Logistics Lead - Urgent Hire

Logistics Lead

Permanent Full-time

Rotorua

About Us

Ka Pai Kai Aotearoa is a social enterprise which provides Tamariki affordable healthy lunch options in schools within the Bay of Plenty region.  Our mission is to nourish the minds of our future generations. We do this by delivering government funded healthy and delicious school lunches, fresh to order each day across the Bay of Plenty.

About the role

The role of Logistics lead is to ensure the timely delivery & collection of all Ka Pai Kai Aotearoa meals to our Tamariki and from time to time the wider community. Maintain site compliance of our vehicle fleet, drivers & ensure SOPs for safe driver & food delivery are developed and maintained. Use effective communication & collaboration at all levels of the business. 

This role will see you:

• Actively contribute to strategic plans, goals, and vision of KPKA. 
• Plan & manage the movement of vehicles, logistics crew members & equipment in a methodical & productive way to ensure budget outcomes for fuel, wages, vehicle road user charges & insurance costs.
• Be competent to run day-to-day logistics requirements for your site.
• At all times ensure compliance of all vehicles & drivers including accurate record keeping
• Develop & maintain accurate reporting methods to advise of accidents and miss haps using our think safe software.
• Maintain the KPKA fleet to a high standard cleanliness.
• Ensure drivers are aware of maintenance schedules and that these are met.
• Establish and promote a strong team culture based on traditional values of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
• In conjunction with Site production manager & Supervisors co-ordinate your site logistics employees to assist kitchen team with daily packing of foods & stock movement. 

About you

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Two to three years proven experience in logistics.
• Leadership.
• Risk Management.
• Able to work under pressure. Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking capabilities. 
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Computer literacy preferred.
• Fluency in Te Reo Māori ideal

What we offer

The mahi that you do will affect positive change within our communities by providing our tamariki with healthy, wholesome, nutritious meals that gives them the nutrients they need to thrive at school. We offer you the opportunity to work alongside a supportive and passionate team, a competitive salary and to be part of an expanding kaupapa Māori driven organisation.

How to apply

If you think you’ve got what it takes and are ready for a new challenge, please select the “Apply Now” link and ensure that you attach a copy of your CV and Cover Letter.  

All applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa, and the preferred applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice and Drug and Alcohol testing. 

Applications for this position close Sunday, 2 June 2024