General Manager

$150 - 170k + tools; Christchurch; Presencial; NZD 200 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Green Light Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the business in Christchurch. You will shape strategy, drive performance, and oversee teams across freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and distribution while ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.

The role requires strong operational management experience across the full supply chain, a hands-on approach, and a proven ability to manage change in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualificações

• Solid general/operational management experience overseeing the entire supply chain, including transportation and distribution.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership, performance oversight, and strategic direction for the business.
• Oversee operational leaders across freight forwarding, customs, transport, warehousing, compliance, finance, customer service, and technology.
• Ensure service delivery, regulatory compliance, and profitability objectives are achieved.

Conhecimentos

Financial oversight

Team leadership

Customer management

Technology & innovation

Risk & compliance

Freight forwarding operations

Descrição da oferta de emprego

ABOUT THE COMPANYOur client is a reputable Freight Forwarder who specialise in Import, Export & Coastal Sea Freight cargoes, Warehousing & Distribution and Customs Brokerage services.

ABOUT THE ROLEOur client is looking for an experienced General Manager who will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the business. The role will be based in Christchurch and report to the Managing Director. This role oversees operational leaders across freight forwarding, customs, transport, warehousing, compliance, finance, customer service, and technology to ensure the business achieves its services, compliance, and profitability objectives. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem solving. High level of adaptability to manage change with strong committment to health, safety and environmental standards.

ABOUT YOUOur ideal candidate will have solid General/Operational Management experience to oversee the entire supply chain, including, transportation and distribution and of course have the below attributes;

• Financial Oversight – develop and manage budgets, forecasts, monitor KPI’s
• Team Leadership & Develop – lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team
• Customer & Stakeholder Management – maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and service providers
• Technology & Innocation – leverage technology to enhance logistics efficiency
• Risk & Compliance Management – ensure compliance with national and international logistics regulations
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution operations
• Have a “can do” attitude and get stuck in with the team and lead by example when required

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