Transport Team Supervisor

Gilmours Manukau is 100% NZ FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED and is part of the Foodstuffs family co-operative.

Our transport team work hard.  They need a hands-on leader who can build on a great culture, ensure they have what they need to get the job done and help them tick the boxes around the controls we have to have in place.

 Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Managing a team of around 15 drivers and runners
• Performance management, reporting, training and coaching of the Transport team
• Rostering, organising leave and daily time sheet approval of the Transport team
• Driving and delivering when required
• Use of transport management software e.g. Microlise, Car Track, SAP
• Compliance with our Food Control Plan and meeting regulations for temperature control, storage and delivery
• Ensuring our Safety & Wellbeing policies and procedures are prioritised and adhered to every day

What are we looking for;

• Clean Class 2 Full License with at least two years driving experience
• A team player who doesn't mind getting stuck in and leading from the front
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to help others and think customer in everything they do.
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• A work ethic which is second to none
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Be physically fit, willing and able to do heavy lifting 25kg+ (without existing injury that could be aggravated by this kind of work)

Days and hours:

Monday-Friday 5.00am-2.30pm (Guide only) with some Saturdays on rotation. 

Ability to be flexible is a requirement due to the nature of the position. Finish times can vary

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

We are a smoke-free and vape-free workplace including vehicles and customer premises. Applicants must be able to comply with this policy.