Delivery Manager - Western Logistics
North Power NZ
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Contract type: Full time
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:
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:
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.
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).
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).