Transport Manager

Were passionate about our role in delivering the finest of Kiwi food and its our people in depots and out on the road every day who work vigilantly to ensure the safety and freshness of the product we store or deliver. Our people drive our business literally!

The Transport Manager is a pivotal leadership role accountable for ensuring our transport assets perform at peak efficiency through optimal utilisation servicing and maintenance all while fostering a culture of safety discipline and continuous improvement.

You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the fleet lead and develop your team and contribute to the long-term strategic transport asset plan that underpins our operational success.

This role is both operational and strategic: you will be expected to be hands-on with the detail while also driving long-term improvements in fleet reliability cost efficiency and compliance. The environment is fast-paced quality-driven and highly regulated so resilience adaptability and sound judgment are essential.

You will have direct responsibility for:

• Leading health safety and risk management initiatives in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act including regular toolbox talks safety leadership observations and ensuring your team has and uses appropriate PPE at all times.
• Analysing and improving fleet utilisation operating costs and capital expenditure through detailed data collection investigation and application of scientific investigative methods.
• Developing and contributing to the companys strategic transport asset plan to ensure optimal performance and long-term reliability of the fleet.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in asset performance maintenance scheduling and operational processes.
• Ensuring service and supply contracts deliver exceptional value and reviewing agreements regularly to drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or safety.
• Overseeing day-to-day fleet operations including maintenance servicing and allocation of vehicles to meet operational requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships across the business from Group and National Transport Managers to Site and Technical Managers as well as with contractors and third-party service providers.
• Actively engaging transport staff in understanding challenges and solutions ensuring their input is considered in decision-making.
• Delivering high standards of communication and engagement with your team to ensure everyone is clear on performance expectations KPIs and operational changes.
• Monitoring compliance with industry regulations MPI obligations and company standards and ensuring timely reporting of incidents near misses and corrective actions.

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on leadership and a commitment to driving performance. Your ability to apply scientific investigative methods to problem-solving coupled with your strong commercial acumen will be key to achieving operational excellence.

To be successful youll need to bring:

• Minimum 5 years proven management experience within the Transport industry
• Proven experience in a leadership role with multiple levels of management
• Demonstrate commercial acumen in a transport and/or FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations compliance logistics and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Track record in delivering financial / business KPIs
• Experience in fleet management heavy load trucking and road freight operations.
• Proven track record in budgeting cost control and operational problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present clear data-driven proposals for capital and improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership skills capable of motivating and developing teams.
• High-level computer literacy and confident communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results

The key to your success will be in delivering reliable safe and efficient transport operations backed by strong data analysis proactive maintenance programmes and clear operational processes that drive continuous improvement.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

• Career stability and the opportunity to develop within a growing company! 
• Work in an environment that prides itself on keeping our people safe in site and on the road
• The opportunity to work with a talented supportive team 
• Access to PERKS app - offering discounts in 40 stores
• Discounted Southern Cross Healthcare
• A safety focused environment with all PPE Provided
• Salary in the range of $100000 - $125000 - based on experience

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