October 18, 2024

Livestock Improvement Corporation

Hamilton

OTHER & FULL TIME

Team Leader

At a glance:

Ref: 48646 | Hamilton (Riverlea Road) | Fleet Services, Planning/Scheduling, Transport | Experienced | Permanent, Full Time | Herd Test Sample Transport Team Leader 171024.pdf

About the Role
The Herd Test team are a part of the Operations & Service Group which is responsible for the strategy of keeping our people safe and for delivering on the promise we make to our customers. Operations & Service is made up of LIC's core production laboratories, farming operations and the field teams (AB and Herd Testing) who deliver LIC's product on farm.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for the effective management of our internal sample trucks, and the team of permanent and seasonal drivers, to ensure the national fleet is able to deliver a quality Herd Testing service.
This role is based out of LIC's Riverlea, Hamilton office, and but will require you to travel (and stay overnight) to both Hawera and Christchurch several times a year.
The key duties of the role are:

Ensuring LIC's customers receive the agreed level of service
Recruitment, training and supervision of drivers
Lead the team of drivers to ensure effective and efficient delivery, including resourcing and rostering.
Monitor drivers using EROAD reporting (logbook requirements etc)
Manage all repairs and maintenance requirements of the internal sample transport trucks
Deliver sample trays, herd test equipment and milk samples to and from regional bases in the Waikato, and other areas as required.

About You
Our ideal candidate will:

Hold a current Class 4 driver's licence
Have experience managing remote staff and overseeing and coordinating staff rosters
Excellent communication and time management skills
Embody a continuous improvement culture

How to Apply
If you're after a rewarding and social career with people who embrace our company values of Integrity, Innovation, Spirit of Co-Operation, In-tune and Passion, then we would consider ourselves lucky to welcome you on-board.
For more information and to apply, go to our website https://careers.lic.co.nz/home
Job code: 48646
Applications Close: 08 November 2024