Job Description

About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.

What you’ll Do
As the National CoR Manager – Transport, you will lead and govern Chain of Responsibility compliance across Americold’s national transport network. You will ensure full compliance with NHVL requirements while embedding consistent safety, risk, and compliance practices across all sites, regions, and transport providers.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and governance of CoR frameworks nationally
• Ensuring consistent application of NHVL requirements across all sites and regions
• Developing and maintaining national CoR policies, procedures, and standards
• Conducting audits and assurance activities across multiple sites and transport providers
• Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating transport-related risks
• Maintaining national risk registers and control frameworks
• Leading investigations into incidents, breaches, and near misses
• Driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Uplifting CoR maturity and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Establishing national standards for transport provider compliance and onboarding
• Ensuring all carriers and subcontractors meet CoR obligations
• Partnering with site operations and providers to embed CoR into daily operations
• Providing expert advice on compliance risks in operational decision-making
• Developing and delivering national CoR training programs
• Building capability and awareness across the business
• Coaching leaders and operational teams on compliance responsibilities
• Championing a strong safety-first culture aligned with WHS and AOS frameworks

What Experience and Education You Need

• 5–7 years’ experience in transport, logistics, or safety/compliance roles
• Demonstrated experience managing CoR compliance in a multi-site or national environment
• Strong knowledge of NHVR / NHVL requirements
• Experience in 3PL, cold chain, or FMCG logistics (highly desirable)
• Proven experience in auditing, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Strong data analysis and reporting capability
• Qualification in Logistics, Safety, or related field
• CoR / NHVR compliance training
• ICAM or similar incident investigation certification

What We Offer
At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a significant, complex national function within a growing global organisation
• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and community
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport to support your health and wellbeing
• Structured training and development programs
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave