Distribution Team Leader-Vector Limited, New Zealand Full Time

As the Distribution Team Leader at our Mt Maunganui Depot, you will manage the day-to-day administrative and compliance tasks to ensure smooth site operations that meet the regional demand for LPG cylinders. This is a hands-on role, with responsibilities extending to delivery activities. Your top priority will be ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of LPG cylinders to homes and businesses throughout the region. You’ll organize daily delivery routes, maintain high service standards and foster strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage individual and team performance, considering seasonal fluctuations and staffing needs.
• Review distribution efficiencies regularly and optimize delivery schedules.
• Maintain plant, equipment and fleet compliance.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and organize delivery runs.
• Load products onto trucks.
• Fill LPG cylinders, deliver pre-filled units and collect empties.

About you

• You hold a clean and current Class 2 license and have solid delivery driving history. We are looking for someone with:
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Previous experience in goods delivery
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Compliance in the gas industry, with experience training others.
• Proven ability to self-manage and oversee others, with sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Physical fitness, with the ability to lift heavy items.
• A Dangerous Goods license and LPG filling experience (or a willingness to train)
• A flexible, adaptable approach with a focus on customer service.
• Strong administrative and customer service skills, including computer literacy, documentation, scheduling and planning experience.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with the flexibility to meet operations demands.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including criminal and ACC history, medial assessments and drug & alcohol screening.

What’s on offer

• This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, typically from 6:30am to 4:00pm, with occasional overtime during peak periods and some Saturday work.
• We offer a competitive salary, overtime pay and on-call allowances during busy periods.

Additionally, you’ll enjoy

• A supportive team environment with ongoing training.
• Free onsite health checks and discounted healthcare.
• Support to obtain and maintain LPGA Cylinder Filling certificate, Forklift and Dangerous Goods licenses.
• Company provided uniform.

Tagged as: available, experienced, good communication skills, overtime, qualified