Head of Transport
2 weeks ago
**Posted**:
19/05/2025
**Closing Date**:
19/06/2025
**Job Type**:
Permanent - Full Time
**Location**:
Manukau
**Job Category**:
Transport
**Head of Transport | Lead with Purpose. Deliver with Energy.**
**Are you a leader who thrives on operational excellence, innovation, and leading high-performing teams?** We are looking for an experienced and driven Head of Transport who is ready to take ownership, inspire others, and elevate performance across our transport operations.
Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics. We are setting a new standard for efficiency, sustainability, and smart logistics. We strive to be “Best in Class”, and we are looking for a leader who shares that mindset.
**What you’ll Do**:
- Lead and execute the end-to-end supply chain transport function across the North Island
- Provide inspirational leadership and foster a culture of high performance and growth
- Take on financial responsibility, maximising profitability and controlling costs
- Build and mentor a team of leaders to drive growth and success
- Champion health & safety compliance and cultivate a strong safety-first culture
**What You’ll Bring**:
- 10+ years’ experience in general management or senior leadership roles in transport or logistics
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a “can-do” mindset
- Deep operational knowledge of fleet management, logistics planning, and cost control
- Expertise in safety leadership and financial management
**Why Join us?**
- Play a key leadership role in one of NZ’s most respected logistics providers
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values continuous improvement
- Membership to the Cardinal Perks Program (discounts with some of NZ’s major retailers)
- Life insurance
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