Fleet / Hire Operations Manager

My client is well established in the heavy hire & machinery sector in New Zealand. After further growth they are now looking to expand their team by bringing on board a customer focused National Operations Manager. 

You will oversea daily operations within the business, managing the Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch branches, with a total of 28 direct reports. 

This role will appeal to an experienced and highly capable Operations Manager with the skills and expertise to take on this senior role - reporting in to the General Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Hands on leadership of the national operations teams 
• Ensure customers receive exceptional service through close management and ongoing improvement to operations and company procedures
• Staff leadership and human resources - management, support, training, staff reviews and disciplinary procedures
• Active involvement in health & safety - ensuring processes and policies are kept updated and followed by all employees
• All senior management administrative requirements 
• Improving process & implementing new procedures - including championing IT & CRM systems 

About you:

• You are a proven operations management professional with experience managing hire or fleet vehicles - being either heavy hire / machinery / trucks or cars
• You are willing to travel nationally on occasion (approximately once per month) to provide training at branch level
• Your background demonstrates achievements which have resulted in ongoing growth and significant operational improvements for your employers to date
• You are keen to secure a senior role, reporting in to the GM & sitting with the SLT team
• You are a passionate advocate for health and safety - ensuring compliance and a commitment to a workplace culture of zero harm
• Strong administrative/computer skills are essential

Benefits:

Up to a mid-six figure base salary for the right candidate & great team environment. 

To apply:

Please apply directly through seek - or reach out to Promïssyi White on 021540539 for a confidential discussion. 

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications are not open to candidates who are not residents of New Zealand.

This role is located in Central/South Auckland & therefore please consider commute time - due to the nature of the role WFH is not applicable.