Cold Chain Primary Fleet Logistics Manager – FMCG & Supermarket
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Date posted
September 21, 2026
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Closing date
November 5, 2026
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$140,000 - $168,000 /year
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Career level
Lead / Management
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Qualification
Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transport Operations
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Job Overview & Organization Mission
Direct dedicated refrigerated supermarket primary delivery fleets, store delivery schedules, and cold chain integrity for Linfox in Western Sydney.
Linfox is seeking an experienced Cold Chain Primary Fleet Logistics Manager to lead our dedicated supermarket distribution operations in Huntingwood, Western Sydney. You will manage a high-density refrigerated fleet of multi-temp B-Doubles and rigid trucks delivering fresh meats, produce, and dairy to hundreds of retail supermarkets daily, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and cold chain compliance.
As a key member of the team at Linfox in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.
Position Quick Summary
- Role Title: Cold Chain Primary Fleet Logistics Manager – FMCG & Supermarket
- Hiring Employer: Linfox
- Primary Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Career Level: Management / Lead
- Target Remuneration: AU$140,000 – AU$168,000 per year + 11.5% Superannuation
Key Duties & Core Responsibilities
In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:
- Direct daily: Direct daily fleet dispatch, driver scheduling, and multi-drop store delivery routing across metropolitan NSW.
- Ensure continuous: Ensure continuous temperature monitoring compliance across chilled, meat, and dairy temperature compartments.
- Enforce Linfox’s: Enforce Linfox’s Vision Zero safety culture, conducting driver safety audits and pre-trip inspections.
- Manage customer: Manage customer key performance indicators including delivery in full, on time (DIFOT) and turnaround time at docks.
- Lead driver: Lead driver engagement, performance management, and compliance with the Transport Workers Enterprise Agreement.
Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience
To be successful in this position at Linfox, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:
- Mandatory Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transport Operations.
- Relevant Experience: Minimum 6+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
- 6+ years in road transport logistics with demonstrated experience in refrigerated fleet management or retail store deliveries.
- Deep comprehension of Heavy Vehicle National Law, driver fatigue management, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR).
- Proven leadership capability managing frontline drivers and warehouse dock operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills under high-consequence perishable logistics timelines.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies
The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:
Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits
At Linfox, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:
- Competitive Remuneration: AU$140,000 – AU$168,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
- Competitive salary ($140,000 – $168,000) + performance bonus + fully maintained company vehicle.
- Huntingwood Sydney location with modern facilities and free onsite parking.
- Join Asia-Pacific’s largest private logistics powerhouse with unmatched career stability.
- Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
- Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.
About the Employer: Linfox
Linfox operates dedicated temperature-controlled primary fleets delivering food and grocery goods to Australia’s largest supermarkets.
Linfox is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Application Process & Next Steps
Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.
Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.
To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Linfox careers gateway.
