Branch Manager - Christchurch

Company Description

Hall's is a leader in cold chain storage and logistics, well-established across New Zealand, with a high profile and a focus on providing top customer service.

Our committed teams represent typical New Zealand values and work hard to 'deliver the goods'.

We’re proud of the work we do and passionate about making a real difference to people's lives.

At Hall's we want all our staff to go home safely every day. To help achieve this, we have a comprehensive Health and Safety Plan in place to protect us all, including pre-employment medicals and drug testing.

Job Description

We’re passionate about our role in delivering the finest of Kiwi food, and it’s our people in depots and out on the road every day who work vigilantly to ensure the safety and freshness of the product we store or deliver. Our people drive our business, literally!

The Branch Manager – Christchurch is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the performance and culture of one of Hall’s largest operations. This role requires exceptional leadership, coaching skills, and a strong commitment to developing people, building future capability, and improving culture and engagement. Through strong people leadership, you’ll ensure your teams are equipped, motivated and accountable to deliver against KPIs, while creating an environment where people genuinely want to work.

It’s also a special time to join Hall’s. With continued investment, a clear strategy and a focus on capability, there are significant opportunities for career progression in a dynamic, growing organisation.

We’re looking for someone who brings proven success in leading large teams, driving performance and engagement, and developing future leaders. You’ll be used to operating in a fast paced and quality-driven environment, comfortable with ensuring our Health & Safety and MPI obligations are met.

Qualifications

To be successful, you’ll need to demonstrate the following:
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop leaders at multiple levels.
• Skilled in building strong relationships and creating a culture of accountability.
• A solution-focused and practical approach with resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Organised and able to make sound decisions promptly.
• Commercial acumen with a performance-driven approach.

What you'll need to be brilliant:
• 5+ years’ management experience in a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated success leading large, diverse teams.
• Commercial acumen in transport, logistics and/or FMCG environments.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• A track record in delivering financial and business KPIs.
• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A genuine passion for people leadership and building the next generation of leaders.

Additional Information

What Hall's can offer you!

• Rewarding and competitive Salary.
• Access to PERKS app - offering discounts in 40+ stores.
• Discounted Southern Cross Healthcare.
• Career stability and the opportunity to develop within a growing company.
• The opportunity to work with a talented supportive team.
• Learning Opportunities for future development.
• A safety focused environment - all appropriate PPE provided.

If you think this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!  Hall's the home of cool jobs. www.halls.co.nz