Northland Transport Manager

Description

Build a safer, more connected future For more than 160 years, Winstone Aggregates has helped build New Zealand, supplying the materials and transport solutions that support our roads, homes and communities. We’re looking for a collaborative and commercially capable Transport Manager to lead our Northland operation. You’ll create an environment where people feel supported to contribute, develop and succeed, while delivering safe, reliable and sustainable outcomes for our customers. Reporting to the Head of Transport, you’ll guide approximately 15 direct and indirect team members, including the Transport Supervisor and driving team, while maintaining effective relationships with subcontractors and operational partners. What we offer- A supportive team environment built around safety and collaboration

• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression
• Fuel discounts and a range of employee and retailer offers
• The opportunity to make a visible impact across Northland
• The support and scale of the wider Fletcher Building group

What you’ll be doing- Lead a safe, inclusive and customer-focused transport operation

• Coach and develop the Transport Supervisor and driving team
• Ensure fleet capacity meets customer demand and service expectations
• Improve fleet utilisation, productivity, service, cost and profitability
• Manage budgets and key costs, including fuel, wages and maintenance
• Maintain fleet, driver, subcontractor and regulatory compliance
• Build trusted relationships across dispatch, sales and quarry operations
• Use operational insights to identify practical, sustainable improvements

What you’ll bring

• Three to five years’ transport or logistics management experience
• A thoughtful, inclusive and supportive leadership approach
• Strong commercial, budgeting and cost-management capability
• Knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance and safety
• Experience working with drivers, contractors and maintenance providers
• Clear communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
• Confidence using operational information to guide decisions

If you’re ready to support a capable team and shape safer, smarter transport across Northland, we’d value hearing from you.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description. We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.