Afternoon Depot Shift Supervisor

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An exciting opportunity as an Afternoon Shift Supervisor with Transam for The Wonderful Company in Auckland, you will lead the afternoon team of two drivers and one planner/dispatcher, allocating work, briefing the crew, coaching performance, and ensuring safety and customer requirements are met with clear shift handovers. You may need to cover rosters during leave or peak demand, and you will be the operational leader during the late shift with a minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3.30 pm to midnight, with some flexibility. Essentials include at least 3 years in transport or logistics operations, supervisory experience, NZ driver licence, experience with drivers and customers, and familiarity with TMS; forklift/OSH and F endorsements are advantageous, MPI TFO or willingness to obtain is preferred. Benefits include salary plus bonus, meal allowance and a wellness focus. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight leadership impact, safety outcomes and cross functional collaboration, demonstrate calm, solution focused communication in fast paced environments, confirm you’re eligible to work in NZ and ready for pre employment checks.

Company Description

• Are you a someone with a strong operational focus?  
• Monday to Friday – afternoon shift!

Transam offers supply chains solutions that connect people, products, and places. By integrating sea and airfreight services with trucking, customs brokerage, warehousing & Container Depots under one platform, Transam delivers seamless, end-to-end logistics tailored to customer needs.

Transam has an international network of agencies in Europe, Asia and North America, with our own offices in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Singapore, and the West Coast of the United States.  With a people-first mindset, Transam combines direct, responsive service with digital tools that offer flexibility and transparency. The company is known for being straightforward, honest, and deeply connected — geographically, operationally, and personally.

Job Description

We're currently on the hunt for an Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead the afternoon shift team, comprising two Drivers and one Planner/Dispatcher.  The Supervisor is responsible for allocating work, coordinating operational activities, monitoring performance, supporting employees and ensuring customers and business requirements are met. 

Here is some of what you will be doing:

In this role, you will be the key point of operational leadership during the afternoon shift and will be responsible for resolving day-to-day issues within delegated authority.  You will also:

• Allocate daily work and responsibilities based on operational priorities, customer requirements and available resources.
• Conduct shift briefings and ensure employees understand daily priorities, special requirements and safety expectations.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, punctuality and compliance with company requirements.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching and support to team members.
• Address minor performance or conduct issues promptly and escalate formal matters to the Depot Manager and HR.
• Promote a positive, respectful and productive working environment.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability and commitment to safety.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, safe operating practices and operational standards.
• Ensure appropriate shift handovers are completed at the end of each shift.

The Afternoon Shift Supervisor is expected to provide operational coverage for the afternoon shift team when required, including providing Driver coverage during annual leave, sick leave, vacancies, unexpected absence or operational demand.

Hours of Work:

A minimum of 40 hours a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 3.30pm to 12 midnight, with flexibility to meet operational requirements required.  This is a full-time permanent role based in Auckland. You will have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in transport, logistics, container, depot, warehousing or related operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a container depot, transport operation, shipping or logistics environment highly desirable.
• Experience working with Drivers, transport providers and customers.
• Experience with VBS, Container Chain, Transport Management Systems or similar systems advantageous.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Forklift/OSH licence preferred.
• F endorsement preferred where required for the duties undertaken.
• MPI Transitional Facility Officer (TFO) qualification, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe, where required for depot operations.
• Relevant logistics, transport, warehousing or operational qualification is advantageous.
• First Aid certification is advantageous.

You are an excellent communicator who can remain calm and solution-focused in a fast-paced operational environment.  The role is a hands-on operational position and requires the Supervisor to work across depot, transport, dispatch and container control activities as required.

Additional Information

Our Transam Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Giving - allows you to donate company money to causes of your choice
• Daily meal allowance
• Company focused on wellness and health

If you are a looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced industry, we would love to hear from you – apply now!

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