Transport Shift Supervisor

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? Do you enjoy being on the floor, coaching your team, and keeping operations moving with precision and safety?
This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role with one of New Zealand’s most respected logistics providers. They are expanding their operational leadership team and seeking experienced Operations Leads across two shifts.

About the Role
As an Operations Lead, you will take ownership of daily operational performance within Transport. You’ll lead your team on the floor, ensure workflows run smoothly, maintain high safety and compliance standards, and use dashboards and systems to drive continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, takes initiative, and knows how to motivate, train, and hold a team accountable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and hold the team accountable to daily KPIs.
• Oversee product flow to ensure accurate, on-time order fulfilment.
• Remove operational bottlenecks and optimise workflows and resource use.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement.
• Enforce all H&S, DG, PPE, and SOP requirements, including audits and toolbox talks.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of MHE, with accurate documentation and daily reporting.
• Communicate effectively across teams, partners, and management while supporting recruitment and ER needs.

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading teams in a warehouse or transport environment
• Strong understanding of end-to-end operations
• Proven ability to drive performance, accountability, and process improvements
• Experience in DG, food-grade, or regulated environments (advantage)
• Competent with WMS/TMS systems, reporting, and documentation
• Strong communicator with a people-first leadership style
• Able to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing demands
• Forklift/MHE experience preferred

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: $90,000–$100,000
• Join a highly respected logistics leader
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
• Real opportunities for progression and development
• Exposure to a modern, technology-led supply chain environment

Shift Options
3am–1pm
5pm–3am
Choose the shift that best suits your lifestyle.

Ready to Lead from the Front?

If you’re a confident, capable operator who loves building strong teams and delivering operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and we’ll be in touch.

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