The role
We're on the lookout for a dedicated individual to provide top-notch support
and guidance to our dynamic teams. As our Delivery Manager – Western Logistics,
you'll effectively oversee, manage and improve the warehousing and logistics
operation across three of our key depots.
This will be an onsite role based at our new depot in
Palmerston North, with travel required between our Masterton and New Plymouth
depots.
The key responsibility for this position includes but are
not limited to:
- Leadership – above all, our Delivery Manager must inspire and motivate
their teams in what is often a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Drive efficiency, improve KPIs, and maintain high standards
of inventory accuracy, quality, safety, and service.
- Technical proficiency – competence in using a JDE operating
system, along with tools like Excel and powerBi is essential for maintaining
and reporting on accurate inventory levels.
- Problem solving – strong problem-solving skills are critical
for managing the complexities and challenges that arise, understanding of
continuous improvement processes like six sigma.
- Planning and organisational skills – crucial for managing
daily workflows and resources effectively across the sites, whilst adapting
swiftly when unexpected issues arise.
- Communication – effective communication is key to
coordinating with team members, managing workflow, and engaging both internal
and external stakeholders.
What’s in it for you?
A role with us will enable you to achieve satisfaction of playing an important
part in helping deliver essential services to our communities. As our Delivery
Manager, you'll tackle a variety of challenging environments, offering
opportunities to grow your skills and expertise.
The benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration and private use motor vehicle.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP
services
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability
framework
- Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts
About You
You’ll be working on a variety of exciting projects and be someone who enjoys
getting stuck in to get the job done. You’re willing to proactively support the
team to undertake work activities without being told.
- To be successful in this role,
you will also have the following skills:
- 7+ Years warehouse and logistics
management experience
- A results-driven mindset with a
strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Proven team engagement, people
leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of warehouse
systems and best practices.
- Experience with JDE, PowerBi,
RFGen, excel.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe,
efficient, and high-quality workplace.
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and
Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing
the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre,
renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence
and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and
telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 17 locations to keep the power
on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love being
the backbone of a team, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out – apply now at
our career’s website. Your success story begins here!
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send
in your interest early!
Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical
assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference.
Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and
possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications
from those without the right to work in New Zealand.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our
vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you
to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency
(unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
