Logistics Supervisor

Job Description

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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