Regional Manager Lower North Island at Linfox

Bunnythorpe, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Operations Management, Financial Performance, Cost Management, Stakeholder Management, Safety Leadership, Business Development, Account Management, People Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Contractor Management, Strategic Planning, Compliance Management

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Mō mātou | About us Linfox NZ is part of Australasia’s largest privately owned logistics company, delivering supply chain excellence for some of the region’s most iconic brands. Guided by our LIFT values – Loyalty, Integrity, Fairness and Trust – we create a safe, inclusive and fast-paced workplace enabling an environment for our people to thrive. He angitūtanga | The opportunity At Linfox, we believe together, anything is possible. As the Regional Manager – Lower North Island, you will lead a critical part of our Aotearoa transport network, with end-to-end accountability for operational, financial and customer performance across a multi-site region. You will drive safe, reliable and efficient outcomes for our customers, while optimising operations, strengthening contractor and customer relationships, and delivering strong commercial results. Working closely with the National Transport Manager and senior stakeholders, you will lead people, champion continuous improvement, and support sustainable growth across the region and wider business. Ngā kawenga | Key responsibilities * Lead end-to-end transport operations across road and rail networks in the Lower North Island, ensuring safe, efficient delivery outcomes * Champion safety leadership, ensuring compliance with Linfox Safety Standards, legislative requirements, and customer expectations * Drive profitable growth through cost control, asset utilisation, and operational innovation * Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a senior point for escalation and engagement * Lead, coach, and develop leaders and teams, embedding performance, capability and our LIFT values * Oversee financial performance, reporting, contractor management, and capital expenditure approvals Ō pūkenga | What You’ll Need to Succeed You are a strategic and operational transport leader who brings a strong safety mindset, commercial acumen and the ability to lead teams through complexity, while building enduring customer partnerships. You will also bring: * Proven leadership experience managing transport or logistics operations across multiple sites or regions * Strong capability in financial performance, cost management and operational efficiency * Strong knowledge of NZ transport regulations, HACCP, MPI and food safety standards * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels * A people-first leadership style with experience developing leaders and engaging operational teams * Proven business development and account management capabilities Te whakaurunga | Inclusion Statement At Linfox, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives. We recognise and respect Māori as tangata whenua and value the contribution of Māori and Pasifika peoples, alongside people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures. He pai ki a koe? | Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume. We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Mōhiohio anō | Further information You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include, but not be limited to, a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test. To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers [http://www.linfox.com/careers]

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end transport operations across road and rail networks in the Lower North Island to ensure safe and efficient delivery. Drive profitable growth through cost control, asset utilization, and the management of customer and contractor relationships.