Manawatu Inland Port Site Manager

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Napier Port Full time

Situated at the heart of a flourishing distribution and logistics hub in the North Island, the Manawatū Inland Port is right in the logistics epicentre of the lower North Island.

The Inland Port is a leading provider of commercial import, export and warehouse services in the central North Island and plays a key role in increasing supply chain efficiencies at Napier Port.


About the role:


Reporting to the Board Chair, the Manawatu Inland Port Site Manager is responsible for providing leadership of the port to enable a smooth operation, deliver on customer and stakeholder expectations and grow the business.

The Site Manager will also be responsible for leading a team, developing effective succession planning and SMART development tools for team growth and development.


Key priorities for the role include:

  • You will lead the Manawatu Inland Port operations and ensure operational requirements and customer expectations are delivered
  • You will identify opportunities for improving operational efficiencies
  • You will lead and develop a highly successful team
  • You will work closely with customers and operational staff to develop logistics solutions and resolve problems
  • You will support adherence to Ministry of Primary Industries and Customs obligations and work closely with other respective border security personnel
  • You will work closely with local government agencies to ensure the operation is best placed for future development
  • You will identify new business opportunities and develop strategic customer relationships
  • You will have full profit and loss responsibility
  • You will demonstrate exemplary health and safety leadership

About you:

  • You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the logistics/warehousing/supply chain sector or shipping industry
  • You will have proven operational leadership skills
  • You will have proven health and safety leadership skills
  • You will have experience with business development and customer relationship management
  • You will have strong commercial and financial acumen
  • You will have sound business planning, reporting and organisational skills
  • You will be a strong communicator


Experience with obtaining and maintaining MPI transitional facility operator's certification and the International Institute of Container Lessors certification would also be advantageous.

Applications close on January 23rd 2023.
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