Vehicle Logistics & Preparation Manager
Lower Hutt | Monday to Friday | Competitive Salary + Bonus
Brendan Foot Supersite is an award-winning, family-owned dealership that has been helping keep Wellington moving for over 50 years. Representing some of the world’s leading automotive brands, we’ve built a reputation for exceptional customer service, strong values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We’re looking for an experienced leader and operational manager to take ownership of one of the most important operational areas of our business.
This is a unique leadership opportunity overseeing the teams responsible for vehicle preparation, reconditioning, grooming and vehicle logistics. Every vehicle sold by Brendan Foot Supersite passes through this operation before reaching our customers, making this a critical role with a direct impact on customer satisfaction, vehicle turnaround times, stock flow, cash flow and overall business performance.
Whether your background is in automotive, logistics, manufacturing, or another operationally focused industry, we’re interested in hearing from proven leaders who know how to build high-performing teams and improve operational performance.
About the Role
Leading a team of approximately 28 staff across our Vehicle Logistics and Preparation operation, you’ll be responsible for:
• Leading and developing our Pre-Delivery, Reconditioning, Grooming and Vehicle Operations teams
• Managing workflow, scheduling and vehicle throughput
• Driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring productivity, quality, turnaround times and departmental performance
• Working closely with Vehicle Sales teams to ensure seamless vehicle preparation and vehicle delivery
• Developing and reporting on key operational and financial performance measures
• Identifying opportunities to improve stock flow, reduce bottlenecks and maximise efficiency
• Building a culture of accountability, teamwork and customer focus
About You
We’re looking for a strong people leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams and delivering results.
To be successful in this role you’ll have:
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and managing workflow, productivity and performance
• Strong operational and organisational skills
• The ability to analyse data and drive performance improvements
• Experience using KPIs, reporting and data to improve operational outcomes
• A commercial mindset and understanding of business performance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving accountability
Automotive industry experience would be advantageous; however, we are equally interested in candidates who have successfully led operational teams in industries such as logistics, transport, manufacturing, warehousing, fleet management or other fast-paced operational environments. What is important is your ability to lead teams, manage operational workflows, drive accountability, improve processes and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Brendan Foot Supersite?
• Join a well-established, family-owned business with over 50 years of success
• Lead a large and diverse operational team
• Play a key role in improving performance and driving business success
• Monday to Friday role – enjoy your weekends
• Competitive remuneration package including a performance-based bonus structure
• Staff discounts and benefits
• Hands-on leadership team that values initiative and continuous improvement
• Genuine opportunity to make a significant impact on the performance of the business
If you’re an experienced leader who enjoys improving operations, developing people and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact Paula Eagle, HR Manager, on 021 1189 397 or paulae@brendanfoot.co.nz.
Applications close 5pm Monday 22nd June. Please note we will be shortlisting applications as they come through.
Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.
