National Depot Operations Manager

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ContainerCo seeks a commercially minded National Depot Operations Manager to lead its NZ depot network from Tauranga with nationwide responsibility. You will drive safe, efficient operations, service excellence and continuous improvement by coaching Depot Managers and partnering with operations, transport, safety, finance and commercial teams. The role demands proven operational leadership in logistics or container depot settings, cross site capabilities, data driven decision making, fleet and asset management, and a willingness to travel nationally with a clean NZ driver license. To apply, tailor your CV to show strategic planning turning into practical outcomes, demonstrate a strong safety record, cost control and stakeholder engagement; complete pre employment checks and note eligibility to work in NZ. ContainerCo is an equal opportunity employer.

• Tauranga based.
• Permanent full time, national leadership role.
• Competitive remuneration and private use of company vehicle.
• Join an exciting team environment within a thriving business.

About Us

ContainerCo is proud to be the leading container servicing and logistics specialist in New Zealand.  We have built comprehensive national coverage in all of New Zealand’s key strategic logistics hubs, and our exceptional team shares one common goal, to be New Zealand’s most trusted partner in container servicing and logistics.  

As the country’s leading shipping container servicing & logistics specialist, ContainerCo understands the unique requirements of the New Zealand market better than anyone else.  We are constantly evolving our business to meet these requirements and remain at the forefront of our industry.

Our experienced ContainerCo team consistently delivers world-class, trouble-free container servicing across New Zealand.  We exist to be a strategic extension of sea-to-land business for our shipping lines clients - who rely on us to do all the heavy lifting, so they can focus on what they do best.

The Opportunity 

ContainerCo is looking for an experienced and commercially minded National Depot Operations Manager to lead our depot network across New Zealand.  This is a key leadership role responsible for driving safe, efficient and consistent depot operations while supporting service excellence, business growth and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the GM Operations, you will lead and support Depot Managers across the national network, ensuring each site operates safely, efficiently and in line with customer, quality, financial and operational expectations.  You will work closely with teams across operations, transport, refrigeration, commercial, finance, health and safety, people and business improvement to deliver practical outcomes and consistent performance.

This role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into clear operational plans and ensuring our depot network has the leadership, structure and support required to perform at its best.  You will provide day-to-day operational guidance, identify and remove operational roadblocks, monitor depot performance and lead initiatives that improve safety, productivity, service delivery and cost control.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support Depot Managers across ContainerCo's national depot network.
• Drive consistent operational performance, safety standards, service delivery and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Monitor depot performance and implement practical corrective actions where required.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, engagement and capability development.
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture and ensure operations comply with legislative, customer and company requirements.
• Manage depot operating costs, productivity, labour, equipment and asset utilisation.
• Build strong relationships with customers, ports, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• ·Oversee depot assets, resources, operational fleet utilisation, vehicle tracking and systems.

What you’ll Bring

• Proven operational management experience in logistics, transport, container, depot or warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership capability across multiple site or dispersed teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification desirable.
• Experience with resource planning, fleet availability, stock or availability management.
• Commercial and analytical capability, including reviewing actuals against forecast and identifying trends.
• Confidence using operational reporting systems and turning data into action.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, logistics or operations would be advantageous.

What we can Offer

• An exciting new role in national leadership in a business that plays an important part in New Zealand's container and logistics sector.
• High-performance culture - join a great team environment that take pride in delivering excellence.
• Competitive remuneration and private use of company vehicle.
• An exciting team environment within a successful business and thriving business.
• Training, development and opportunity for career progression.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, complete a pre-employment alcohol and other drug test, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checks with satisfactory results.

ContainerCo is an equal-opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on any prohibited grounds under the Human Rights Act 1993. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We care about our people, value our communities, and strive to operate ethically and sustainably in everything we do.