Bright Services Ltd is looking for a Transport Manager for an Auckland business to manage our truck routes and operations. This is a full-time permanent position for max 40 hours per week, min 30 hours per week. The pay range is min $35 per hour and max $45 per hour.
Bright Services Ltd is looking for a Transport Manager for an Auckland business to manage our truck routes and operations. This is a full-time permanent position for max 40 hours per week, min 30 hours per week. The pay range is min $35 per hour to $45 per hour.
Job Requirements:
You should be able to perform the following:
- Plan, organise, direct, control, and coordinate the overall operations of the transport and distribution function to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
- Develop and implement transport strategies, delivery schedules, and route optimisation plans aligned with business objectives and customer service standards.
- Oversee fleet management activities including vehicle utilisation, maintenance schedules, compliance, and replacement planning.
- Manage and supervise transport supervisors, drivers, dispatch staff, and administrative personnel to ensure operational efficiency and performance targets are met.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation, health and safety regulations, fatigue management rules, and company policies.
- Monitor operational performance through KPIs such as delivery accuracy, turnaround time, fuel efficiency, and cost control; implement improvements where required.
- Prepare and manage transport budgets, control operating costs, and authorise expenditure in line with approved financial limits.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party logistics providers, suppliers, and service contractors where applicable.
- Investigate incidents, delivery issues, and customer complaints; Implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate closely with warehouse, sales, and procurement teams to ensure smooth end-to-end distribution operations.
- Analyse transport data and prepare management reports on performance, compliance, and operational risks.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, safety, sustainability, and productivity
Qualification and Experience:
- You have a Diploma level 5 or higher or a work experience of 2
years or above
The Company is an Immigration NZ-accredited employer. We will provide the training if required. If you fit the above criteria and this sounds like you, please click on to apply for this fantastic opportunity.