Transport Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to oversee transport and distribution operations for a well-established business in Auckland. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective transport services while leading a team and maintaining high operational standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in fleet management, logistics planning, compliance, and continuous operational improvement. Sponsorship is available for suitable applicants.

• Plan, organise, direct, and coordinate daily transport and distribution operations
• Develop transport strategies, delivery schedules, and route optimisation plans
• Oversee fleet utilisation, maintenance planning, and vehicle compliance
• Manage transport supervisors, drivers, dispatch, and administration staff
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health and safety requirements, and company policies
• Monitor operational KPIs including delivery performance, fuel efficiency, and cost control
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Prepare transport budgets and monitor operating expenses
• Authorise operational expenditure within approved financial limits
• Negotiate and manage service agreements with logistics providers and suppliers
• Investigate operational incidents, delivery issues, and customer concerns
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve service delivery
• Coordinate with warehouse, sales, and procurement teams to support efficient distribution
• Analyse transport data and prepare operational and compliance reports
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and service quality

• Diploma Level 5 qualification or higher, or at least 2 years of relevant transport management experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of transport operations, fleet management, and logistics planning
• Understanding of health and safety and transport compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyse operational performance and implement improvements
• Experience managing budgets and operational costs is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and operational excellence

Eligible to work in New Zealand or able to obtain employer-sponsored work rights (sponsorship available).