Strategic General Manager, Logistics & Freight

Green Light Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial oversight

Team leadership

Customer management

Technology & innovation

Risk & compliance

Freight forwarding operations

Job description

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.