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Operations Manager New Plymouth, New Zealand
Reference: 6573551
Tranzit is an award-winning transport and tourism provider operating throughout NZ. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our busy New Plymouth operation.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, leading and supporting our team of over 90 drivers. You will be responsible for ensuring our fleet of vehicles are ready, our team of drivers know the plan and we deliver on every promise we make to our customers.
We cover school, urban and commercial charters and some of our key clients include schools, the Ministry of Education, Taranaki Regional Council and private companies.
This is a fast-paced, exciting industry and this position will suit someone who thrives on change and quick, methodical decision-making. Your task will be to ensure our network is functioning at all times over a 7-day period. Work hours can vary due to the nature of our industry with management support after hours as and when required. With a close-knit operations team and the current Operations Manager staying on in the wider business, this will provide ongoing support as well as an opportunity to really make your mark and further enhance the business' performance and delivery.
Your duties will include: Managing the day-to-day branch operations, Rostering our Fleet and Drivers, Fleet Management and Maintenance, Support and leadership for our friendly team of drivers, Maintaining our strong performance on our public transport and school contracts, Support our client relationships by exceeding customer needs and KPI's, ensuring top quality delivery of our services, Foster a positive, proactive H&S culture, whilst ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Ideally, you will have: Proven experience in an operational role in a team leader/supervisor capacity, A positive, pragmatic and well-balanced approach to problem solving, and decision making, Ability to work under pressure, Advanced technical skills and willingness to adapt to new technology, A current class 2 and 4 drivers' licence with the ability to gain a Passenger endorsement (we can assist with this!) Transport industry experience would also be an advantage. We offer: A competitive package Work perks, including discounts with our Tranzit group of companies & industry partners, Laptop, phone, and use of a company vehicle for work-related travel, A passionate and driven team who loves transport and driving. We pride ourselves on our family-feel culture in all our depots. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for NZ's leading and largest transport and tourism operator with opportunity for career progression.
If this role sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply today! Applications will close on Wednesday 24 April 2024.If you have any questions, please call Ruth Osmond on 0274442582
About us With almost 100 years in the industry, we are leaders in our industry, delivering high quality transport and tourism services across New Zealand. Award winning, we are on a continued journey to excellence, and employ over 2000 team members across New Zealand. Family owned, we love what we do and pride ourselves on offering sustainable quality transport solutions backed up by solid health, safety, and wellbeing principles.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Please note that successful applicants will be required to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test as well as a police background check as part of the pre-employment screening process.
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