The Company
Our client is a strongly branded, well recognised company and a reputable New Zealand service industry leader. Their business includes essential waste collection services, to both commercial and household customers, landfilling, extensive resource recovery and recycling operations, biofuel, and composting initiatives. They are a proudly 100% Kiwi owned company, with over 500 employees and 10 branches located across NZ.
On their behalf, we are recruiting for a Branch Manager for their Tauranga based operation. The role requires someone to manage the day-to-day operations on site, maintain standards, ensuring safety, productivity, and growth while managing a team of twelve staff.
Being a smaller operation, this role will be hands on and will be ideal for a Branch Manager who is eager to take ownership and drive results. This will be a busy role, where the right person will want to invest their time and energy into growing the branch.
There will be ample opportunities for both branch growth and personal career advancement.
The Role:
Manage the daily branch operations, relating to domestic and commercial collections.
Be a visible, hands-on manager, leading form the front and jumping in to assist the team when required.
Spearhead initiatives to expand and grow the branch. Support and drive sales efforts through proactive sales campaigns.
Build and nurture customer relationships. Maintain strong relationships with Councils and commercial clients.
Analyse and initiate route improvements to improve efficiency and service levels.
Manage the relationships with suppliers and contractors!
Ensure the branch complies to strict Health & Safety regulations and practices.
Handle any HSE breaches, conducting incident reviews, and mentoring corrective actions.
Maintain adequate staff levels through recruitment, training, promotion, scheduling, and planning.
Involvement in recruitment processes and resolution of HR issues.
Uphold and endorse company culture of staff and customers first.
Responsible for the financial performance of the branch, including P&L management.
Monitoring team performance and implementing corrective measures as needed.
Identify any skill gaps and ensure staff training is completed.
Analyse and evaluate activities, costs, and operations to ensure that targets are met, and the company maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Implement continuous improvement strategies, across all aspects of branch operations.
Responsible for resource allocation; ensuring the fleet and all equipment is in good condition.
Prepare operational and management reporting.
About You:
Previous leadership / supervisory experience in a comparable Waste, Transport, or logistics related industry.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
Is a hands-on, visible leader. Will roll up your sleeves and support your team when needed.
Focused on driving efficiencies to improve performance and productivity.
Strong financial and business acumen
Cultivates a positive culture where people take responsibility and feel valued.
High regard for safe working practices. Ensures team adoption.
Willingness to lead by example and support the team as needed.
Focus on driving efficiency and productivity improvements.
Commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
Clear thinker, problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
Hardworking, committed, and driven to achieve success.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth within a thriving organization known for its progressive culture.
Rewards:
Exceptional company culture. Their people and customers are at the heart of everything they do.
Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities.
A competitive remuneration package
Plus, company vehicle, health insurance package.
If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role and make a meaningful impact within an organization, I encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV to Lisa Baggaley, Director of Kings Recruitment, at ****** / 09 6005155.
Please note: Only those shortlisted will be contacted, and this will happen within a week of your application.
We apologise in advance that not all candidates will be contacted.
