Branch Manager | Canberra

PFD Food Services Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STI bonus program

Fully maintained company vehicle

Staff discounts on food

Discounts on travel, accommodation and

health insurance

Gym membership

On-site parking

Career development

Backed by Woolworths Group

Job summary

PFD Food Services Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a large, diverse operation across warehouse, transport, administration and customer service. You’ll drive profitability, develop future leaders and deliver exceptional outcomes for customers and teams.

This leadership role offers STI incentives and a fully maintained company vehicle, supported by Woolworths Group as an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large operational teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing budgets and business performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on leadership that builds trust and accountability.
• Passion for developing people and high-performing teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across warehouse, transport and administration.
• Deliver profitability, productivity and operational targets.
• Drive customer growth and service excellence.
• Develop, coach and inspire your team.
• Manage budgets, costs and inventory performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Champion a safety-first culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Budget management

Stakeholder management

People development

Operational leadership

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Lead a Significant Business. Inspire People. Deliver Results.

Salary + STI + Company Vehicle

Are you a proven leader who knows how to bring out the best in people, drive strong commercial results and create a culture where teams thrive?

At PFD Food Services, we're looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Canberra operation. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a significant business, lead a large and diverse team, and make a real impact on customers, people and performance.

Backed by the strength of Woolworths Group, you'll have the support, resources and autonomy to shape the future success of one of Australia's leading foodservice distributors.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is more than a branch leadership position.

You’ll lead a high-performing operation across warehouse, transport, administration and customer service while influencing business performance, developing future leaders and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

If you're energized by leading people, improving operations and achieving results, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About PFD

For more than 80 years, PFD Food Services has helped keep Australia moving by delivering quality food and essential products to businesses nationwide.

Now part of the Woolworths Group, we're investing in our people, technology and operations to create even greater opportunities for our customers and teams.

What You'll Be Doing

As Branch Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for branch performance, including:

• Leading daily operations across warehouse, transport and administration
• Delivering profitability, productivity and operational targets
• Driving customer growth and service excellence
• Developing, coaching and inspiring your team
• Managing budgets, costs and inventory performance
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Championing a safety-first culture
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for a leader who can balance commercial thinking with exceptional people leadership.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience leading large operational teams
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Experience managing budgets and business performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A hands-on leadership style that builds trust and accountability
• A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Experience in FMCG, logistics, distribution or foodservice will be highly regarded.

Why Canberra?

Canberra offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy shorter commutes, excellent amenities and a strong sense of community while leading a well-established operation with exciting growth potential.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary package + superannuation
• STI bonus program
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Staff discounts on food and purchases
• Discounts on travel, accommodation and health insurance
• Gym membership benefits
• On-site parking
• Career development and progression opportunities
• The stability and backing of Woolworths Group

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced operational leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering results and leading a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace