Operations Manager

1 week ago


Wanganui, New Zealand tranzurban Full time

Whanganui, New Zealand

Reference: 6672815

Tranzit is an award-winning transport and tourism provider operating throughout NZ and we are seeking an experienced **Operations Manager** to join our Central operation based in Whanganui. You will lead a team of 50 drivers across Whanganui and our satellite depots in Ohakune and Taumarunui. We offer a variety services including Ministry of Education school runs, urban and charter services.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, leading and supporting our team of drivers and operational staff through thorough communication, ensuring we provide excellent service, and we deliver on every promise we make to our customers.

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, work hours can vary due to the nature of our industry with management support after hours as and when required.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Foster a positive, proactive H&S culture, whilst ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Manage day-to-day branch operations,
- Managing network delivery and reliability,
- Rostering our Fleet and Drivers,
- Fleet Management and Maintenance,
- Support and leadership for our friendly team of drivers and operations team,
- Support our client relationships by exceeding customer needs, ensuring top quality delivery of our services,

**To be successful you should have**:

- A strong customer delivery focus
- 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,
- Excellent stakeholder partnering skills,
- 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 (if you don't have one already).
- Transport industry experience is a must

**What can we offer?**
- Career development and growth,
- 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 love transport and driving. We pride ourselves on our family-feel culture in all our depots.

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.

**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.

Applications Close: 03 Nov 2024


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