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About us:
New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative interior panel products used by the joinery industry.  We also supply high pressure laminates, porcelain and engineered stone benchtop materials along with a range of substrates and stainless-steel products.  Specified by New Zealand's top architects and designers, our products can be found in projects built by the country's leading residential and commercial builders.
  
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Manager to lead and optimise our Transport operations. Reporting to the General Manager of Supply Chain, Logistics & IS, this role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of our product while managing drivers, vehicles, and schedules to meet operational and customer requirements.
You’ll play a key role in improving performance, controlling costs, and maintaining high standards of safety and service across the fleet.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day transport and fleet operations
• Lead, coach, and support drivers and warehouse/dispatch staff
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health & safety, and company policies
• Plan routes and schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Monitor fleet performance, maintenance and utilisation
• Manage transport budgets, costs and KPIs
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across transport operations

About you:

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar logistics role
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent people leadership and communication skills
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving ability
• Confident managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
• Able to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Relevant transport, logistics or management qualification (preferred)

If you’re after a competitive salary package, a supportive and collaborative manager and team environment, and an opportunity to make a real impact and improve operations - then this may be the right position for you. 
  
Get in quick and apply today – we’re one team, working together, making it happen!
  
Working at NZPG is great! Our staff benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Long Service Payments
• Health Insurance Discount
• Free Annual Health Checks

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