Logistics Lead

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Why you will enjoy working here Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be offer:

Rewarding remuneration including company vehicle and tools of trade
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
All the tools of trade you need to do your job
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leaders programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefitshere!

The Opportunity Te kōwhiringa

As Logistics Lead you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth coordination of transport plant people and resources to deliver paving and sealing projects safely on time and within budget. Working closely with the Paving Manager and operational teams youll contribute to planning tendering financial performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role combines operational leadership financial oversight and people management making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Tendering

Assist in developing project methodologies and programmes for paving and sealing works
Support estimating and tender preparation ensuring margins and contract outcomes are achieved
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational workshops

Logistics & Resource Management

Manage truck bookings and logistics scheduling to meet customer timeframes and quality expectations
Allocate plant labour and technology effectively to maximise utilisation
Liaise with Plant and operational teams to optimise resource performance
Oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements and documentation

Financial & Commercial Performance

Monitor project budgets and financial performance
Prepare monthly claims and invoices and ensure timely payment
Reconcile purchase orders invoices and payments at month end
Interpret and report on financial performance to P&L level

People Leadership

Lead coach and develop drivers supervisors and coordinators
Conduct regular performance reviews and support career development
Contribute to succession planning and team capability building
Foster strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders

Client & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain positive relationships with client representatives
Anticipate and resolve issues proactively to maintain service excellence

Safety Environment & Quality (Zero Harm)

Lead by example in driving a strong Zero Harm culture
Ensure compliance with health safety environmental and quality systems
Identify and manage operational and compliance risks
Promote continuous improvement in safety and sustainability performance

Important Skills Nga pūkenga matua
You are a confident leader with strong operational and commercial acumen. You bring:

5 years experience in project management and/or engineering within civil construction
Proven leadership experience with accountability for staff plant and quality processes
Strong financial literacy including budget management and claims preparation
Experience interpreting contract documents and schedules of rates
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of computer literacy (MS Office and estimating/data systems)
A proactive solutions-focused mindset with the ability to innovate and improve processes
A strong commitment to Health Safety Environment and Quality

A tertiary qualification in engineering is desirable but not essential.

Our Organisation Ko wai mātou

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer Then head to our People Sitehere!

How to apply Me pēhea ki te tono

If this sounds like the opportunity for you click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 729318.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.

DescriptionWhy you will enjoy working here Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōneiDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be offer:Rewarding remuneration including company vehicle and tools of tradeFree access to Marram h...