Overview
Transport Depot Manager position at Foodstuffs North Island Limited. Lead the day-to-day operations of the Whangārei Transport Depot, focusing on safety, efficiency, and team performance.
Responsibilities
- Champion a safety-first culture – Home Safe Every Day
- Manage workforce planning, equipment, and customer support functions
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site
- Maintain performance within budget, challenging inefficiencies
- Foster a high-performing team culture aligned with our Journey to Zero strategy
- Monitor and address site issues including people, fleet, and safety
- Collaborate with internal teams and regional stakeholders to meet transport needs
- Provide expert guidance on transport processes and industry best practice
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety plans, and legislation
- This role is based on a 40-hour week - Monday to Friday 2am to 10 : 30am
About Us
Ko Wai Mātou – About Us. Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square, right? That’s us! With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co‑op helps Kiwis get more out of life. Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people every day for being uniquely them.
Benefits
We’re committed to providing awesome experiences for our people, including a range of benefits :
Southern Cross health insurance5% discount at our retail storesA day off on your birthday and long service leaveIn-house learning and development programmes and courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (Trib es)About You
The ideal candidate will have :
Experience working in a Supply Chain environment (Transport experience is an advantage)Proven strategic leadership and people management experienceStrong planning, communication and computing skillsProblem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skillsAbility to manage high workloads while remaining flexible and responsiveDetail-oriented with strong organisational and logistical capabilitiesResults-driven with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectivelyWe’re interested in diverse experiences and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Experience Awesome. Achieve Awesome. Be Awesomely You.
We’re focused on Diversity & Inclusion and welcome courageous behavior, togetherness, and empowerment of our people. Accessibility support is available if needed during the recruitment process; please reach out to for assistance.
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