Location Hobart Area Management Department Sales & Marketing Position Type Full Time Applications Close 11:55pm Thursday, 30 Apr 2026
Lead the freight and distribution strategy behind one of Australia’s most dynamic aquaculture businesses.
At Huon, we’re proud to be leaders in salmon farming - delivering premium, sustainably farmed product to domestic and global markets.
We’re looking for a Logistics Manager to lead and evolve our end-to-end freight and distribution network, ensuring our product moves efficiently, reliably and at scale.
The opportunity
This is a leadership role with real commercial and operational impact.
You’ll take ownership of Huon’s freight strategy - leading a capable team while shaping how product moves across Tasmania, Australia and into global markets.
With a strong focus on performance, cost, and continuity, you’ll partner closely with carriers and internal stakeholders to deliver a logistics network that is fit for today - and scalable for the future.
What you’ll be doing
* Own and lead Huon’s end-to-end freight and distribution strategy, across domestic and international markets
* Manage and optimise relationships with freight providers, carriers and 3PL partners, including performance, cost and contract outcomes
* Drive cold chain integrity and service reliability, ensuring product quality from site to customer
* Lead a high-performing team, building capability and accountability across logistics operations
* Use data and insights to optimise cost, service levels and network efficiency
* Identify and deliver continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across systems, processes and partners
* Manage risk, disruption and contingency planning across the supply chain
* Partner with sales, processing and operational teams to align logistics with customer demand and production planning
* Champion safety, quality and sustainability across all logistics activities
A bit about you…
* You’re a proven leader who knows how to build, coach and lead high-performing teams, creating clarity, accountability and a strong performance culture
* You’ve successfully lifted team capability and performance, not just maintained it
* You lead with a balance of support and challenge, holding standards while bringing people with you through change
Why join Huon?
As part of JBS, the world’s largest protein producer, Huon offers the scale, stability and opportunity of a global organisation — while still feeling connected locally to Tasmania and the work you do every day.
When you join Huon, you’ll enjoy:
* Discounts on our premium, sustainably farmed salmon - enjoy the best salmon in the world at home
* Ongoing training and development, with opportunities to grow your leadership capability and career
* Discounted health insurance and access to wellbeing benefits
* Retail and lifestyle discounts across a wide range of everyday shopping
* The chance to make a real impact in a future-focused, values-driven business
Click Apply Now and follow the prompts - we can’t wait to meet you.