[ref. w09287617] Shift Supervisor - Putaruru - Tokoroa
About us
You've probably seen our recognisable polar bear logo on trucks going from town to town across our beautiful country. No surprise if you have - Big Chill Distribution is a leader in the storage and express delivery of chilled and frozen products nationwide, with ten depots strategically positioned throughout New Zealand.We pride ourselves on delivering excellence in transportation services from collection to delivery!
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Supervisor to join our night team in Putaruru. This is a full time position working a minimum of 40 hours per week on the night shift, and would suit someone who is comfortable both being hands on with the team and working in the office.Primarily the role will require you to lead your team and make sure the night shift runs smoothly, whilst ensuring our customer’s specifications are loaded correctly with the goal of premium customer service in mind at all times.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:- Daily allocation of work tasks and staffing requirements
- Managing and completing the freight sort and supporting as required, to present freight on time for drivers
- Ensuring all freight goes to the correct destination and is in perfect condition
- Proactively solve challenges and adapt to changing situations
- Coach, train and develop employees
- Health and Safety guidelines and compliance are maintained, and any incidents are reported
- Deliver freight in trucks as and when required
- 1+ year proven leadership and training experience preferrably within the chilled and frozen transport industry
- Strong knowledge and understanding of MPI and NZTA regulations
- Ability to commit fulltime to night shift work
- An OSH approved Forklift License + minimum 3 years experience operating counterbalance forklift
- 3+ years experience loading hard sider trucks
- Experience using Cortex360 GPS system
- Competency using Hitrack Transport Management System (TMS)
- Hold a Class 4 driving licence - advantageous!
- Modern and well-maintained environment + company vehicles to work with
- Genuine commitment to your health and safety
- Career development opportunities as part of the Big Chill leadership team
- Over 25 years of temperature-controlled transport industry experience - work and grow with the best!
Our Values
At Big Chill, our core values are the foundation of everything we do.?We are committed to Family and Team, Encouragement, Accountability and Honesty, Image and Brand, and Respect. We support each other to work safely together, empower and encourage people to be their best, take accountability for our actions, are dedicated to exhibiting a positive image, and we have respect for one another.??
If you're ready to expand your career in transportation, we want to hear from you! Apply here now - submit your CV and cover letter to embark on a cool adventure with Big Chill.?The successful candidate will be required to pass a drug test and satisfactory MOJ criminal check and ACC check prior to commencement.