Distribution Manager
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Job Location:
Hamilton - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER NIGHT SHIFT FULL-TIME HAMILTON
Join a team that keeps New Zealand moving overnight.
Were looking for a hands-on people-focused leader to manage our night-shift operations at the Hamilton Parceline hub part of the Freightways Group. This is a key role ensuring the smooth safe and efficient movement of freight through the network.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Distribution Manager youll lead the night-shift team that processes and dispatches high volumes of freight for New Zealand Couriers Post Haste and other Freightways brands.
Youll oversee people processes and performance keeping things on schedule solving problems in real time and ensuring compliance with safety and service standards.
Shift hours:
Monday to Friday shift hoursbetween 18:00 and 04:00 (permanent full-time).
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and motivating a diverse night-shift team
Overseeing inbound and outbound freight flow through the Hamilton hub
Ensuring compliance with H&S procedures forklift operation standards and site protocols
Tracking performance and KPIs including exception reporting
Supporting continuous improvement and efficient handovers to day shift
Working closely with other branches and transport partners across the Freightways network
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Were after someone whos calm under pressure organised and confident leading teams in a time-critical environment.
Youll thrive in this role if you:
Have previous experience managing or supervising operational teams
Understand freight or logistics operations (preferred not essential)
Communicate clearly and lead by example
Know how to maintain energy and focus across a night-shift crew
Are confident with compliance safety and basic reporting
Bring a strong work ethic and a focus on team success
WHATS ON OFFER
A permanent full-time leadership role with real responsibility
Competitive pay and access to staff discounts
Opportunities for development and internal progression within the Freightways Group
Access to discounted Southern Cross health insurance Lumino Dental and EAP support
A team-first culture that values recognition safety and performance
A chance to take ownership and make your mark on a key operation
ABOUT PARCELINE / FREIGHTWAYS
Parceline Express is the linehaul and distribution backbone of the Freightways Group powering overnight courier services for some of New Zealands most trusted brands. From our national hubs we connect cities people and businesses with reliable overnight delivery and it all starts with our team.
READY TO STEP UP
If youre ready to lead from the front and keep things moving overnight wed love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and join us!
Applicants must have New Zealand citizenship residency or a valid work visa.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and proof of work eligibility will be required.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- AS400
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Maximo
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Copywriting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Logistics
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