Logistics Supervisor

We are currently looking for a Logistics Supervisor to join our team based in Onehunga.  If you have a great work ethic and want to be part of a strong connected team; it might be time to give your career the Alexander Advantage. 

The Logistics Supervisor role is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the yard, fleet, and approximately 20 drivers/yard workers.  

Your responsibilities will include

• Ensuring the yard is safe, compliant and maintained to MPI standards.
• Scoping and booking work, and assigning work to drivers, alongside the scheduling team.
• Managing relationships with intermodal transport providers such as Bluebridge and Kiwirail.
• Providing leadership and management to your direct reports, with support from the Logistics Manager and P&C function.
• Ensuring timely fleet maintenance and document all records for servicing, repairs of all units.
• Working with the Safety and Compliance teams to create a mutually beneficial partnership to embed best practices within the business

Ideally, you'll bring

• Previous experience working in the transport industry (3-4 years in the logistics space, not necessarily all in a supervisory/management role).
• Prior experience supervising/managing a team of class 5 drivers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the road transport sector with operations background
• Comfortable using computer systems and MS Office.
• Excellent written, oral communication and people management skills
• Excellent organisational skills.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Fully paid medical insurance for you
• Access to staff benefits such as discounted fuel or discounted goods/services
• Training and upskilling opportunities

About the Company:
 
We’re Alexander Group, a well-established New Zealand family-owned specialist transportation and distribution solutions for hazardous and high value goods.  You’d be joining a team of New Zealand’s most skilled drivers and support staff.  
 
  
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