Are you a hands on leader with a passion for operational excellence? 

We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Lead to take ownership of our daily transport operations and drive performance.
In this fast paced, newly created role, you will lead a dedicated team and play key part in shaping the success of our transport operations.
This is a key role in making sure that workflows are running smoothly, and ensure safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction remain top priorities.

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. 

About the role:

• Lead, coach, and support the transport team to achieve daily KPIs
• Oversee daily transport activities, from QC checks to on time loading and dispatch
• Work closely with the dispatch team to plan transfers and direct deliveries
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external transport partners
• Use systems and dashboards to track performance and drive improvements
• Champion a strong safety culture with full H&S and PPE compliance

What you bring:

• 2+ years’ leadership experience in a transport or warehouse environment
• ​​​​​​​Proven ability to manage teams of 10+ people
• Experience with transport management systems (Navare, GoFreight an advantage)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to last-minute changes
• Clear communicator with solid problem solving skills and a solutions focused mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and think outside the box
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and compliance requirements
• Forklift experience (long forks) and a current forklift license

Why Work With 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
• Competitive salary, company benefits and real career development opportunities

If the above sounds like you, do not hesitate and apply now! 
Applicants for this position must have New Zealand citizenship, residency or a valid work visa. 
The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, criminal history check and provide two contactable references.