Career Opportunities: Branch Manager - Dunedin (16256)

Requisition ID 16256 - Posted  - Big Chill Distribution - Admin - Dunedin Branch - Dunedin - Permanent Full Time - Transportation, Couriers, Drivers, Longhaul - New Zealand - Otago - Dunedin

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About Us

You’ve likely seen our iconic polar bear trucks on the road, now’s your chance to be part of the team behind them. Big Chill Distribution is a nationwide leader in the storage and delivery of chilled and frozen goods, with 11 depots across New Zealand. We’re a growing, people focused company built on teamwork, reliability, and care for our people and customers. Our values, Family and Team, Encouragement, Accountability and Honesty, Image and Brand, and Respect, guide everything we do. 

At Big Chill Distribution we're revolutionising the way logistics is done. As a leader in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled service to our customers. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, we're reshaping the future of logistics.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Branch Manager in our Dunedin branch, who can successfully bring a team of people together to achieve business outcomes.  The key areas for this position are leading the daily operations of the branch, team management, safety and to ensure the consistency of service for operational excellence.

Reporting to the South Island Regional Manager, you have responsibility to ensure the achievement of critical KPI's to support our customers and assist with implementing strategic plans aligned with our continued growth.

Additionally, the role will require experienced astute planning and scheduling ability within a chilled and frozen network that supports a forward thinking proactive approach.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee branch performance, service quality, and productivity targets
• Foster a strong team culture
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, service, and cost efficiency
• Analyse financial performance to identify improvements
• Lead health & safety compliance and a zero-harm culture

What you’ll bring:

• Strong communication and people skills allowing the ability to interact with all members within our team
• Demonstrate a strategic and commercial thinking process with decision making
• Experience managing and leading large and dynamic freight and logistics operations
• Ability to liaise and connect with our great customers
• Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety and food distribution compliance
• Have proven success in the development of people while building high performing teams
• Have a winning way of thinking

About you:

People are at the heart of our business, and your leadership style reflects this in everything you do. You build strong relationships and can connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and at all levels of the organisation.

You’ll bring a solid understanding of high volume, fast‑paced operational environments, along with proven experience holding divisional P&L responsibility. You’re comfortable working with data and using insights to inform sound business decisions.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to complete a criminal history check and pre‑employment drug test.

The position offers a competitive salary package, a company vehicle, performance based incentive scheme and the opportunity to grow your career in Freightways coolest brand.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, get your application in today!

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