Team Leader - 2IC Operations Manager, Waikato
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for people and operations? Southern Milk Transport, a leading transport business, is seeking a dynamic Team Leader to lead our team of shift supervisors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to ensuring efficiency and safety, we want to hear from you!
As the Team Leader, you'll be at the forefront of our milk collections operations, ensuring the team of Shift Supervisors are supported and competent to achieve smooth, safe and efficient milk collection across our shifts. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provision of quality leadership and support to your team of Shift Supervisors, ensuring driver wellbeing and that all shifts run efficiently and safely.
- Foster the development of your team, encouraging growth and continuous improvement.
- Proactively solve challenges and adapt to changing situations.
- Communicating effectively with your team, tailoring your message to each scenario.
- Develop and maintain strong farmer relationships, anticipate needs, and proactive solutions.
- Delegate tasks, effectively utilising your team's skills and potential.
- Collaborate with your team, build trust to achieve goals and demonstrate respect for their contributions.
- Effective communication with the Operations Manager, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational excellence.
- Ability to maintain an executive pace, driving performance and productivity.
- Build strong relationships within your team and the wider team of professional drivers, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
Why Join Us:
At our company, we value our employees and provide a supportive and rewarding work environment. When you join us as a Team Leader you can expect:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture that celebrates achievements.
- Training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Flexibility and work-life balance with a combination of weekends and weekdays off to get those jobs done at home.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Previous experience management position, preferably in logistics or transportation.
- Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on efficiency and quality.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
- A customer-centric approach, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships.
- The ability to work well under pressure and handle challenges with resilience.
- A proactive mindset, with a drive to continuously improve processes and performance.
- People focused.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and eROAD applications would be an advantage.
About Us:
We're not just a transport company; we're a community of passionate professionals driving the future of the transport industry. With our commitment to excellence, we are proud of our people, our family focused culture, our trucks and our commitment to innovation. As we continue to expand, we foster a supportive team environment that celebrates individual achievements while creating a lasting impact on the industry.
·If you're ready to take on a new challenge and be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply online or reach out to Heidi Boswell (Heidi.boswell@findex.co.nz) or 022 0133 699.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
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