Warehouse Supervisor (2IC)
Trade · Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Has your warehouse experience prepared you to lead a team? A genuine leadership opportunity in New Zealand is open for a capable Warehouse Supervisor who can show real-world experience in logistics, inventory control, team coordination, customer service and daily warehouse operations.
You will be more than someone who moves stock. As a key operations person, you will keep the warehouse organised, make sure orders move efficiently, support your team and keep safety and accuracy standards high.
Candidates are assessed on what they can genuinely show: experience, skills, employment history and suitability. If your warehouse or logistics experience comes from the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere, have your records ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations, while leading, motivating and supporting the warehouse team
- Organise receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, deliveries and customer pick-ups, along with delivery and collection schedules
- Handle incoming shipments, container processing and internal stock transfers
- Process customer orders correctly and on time, keeping an eye on DIFOT and overall order performance
- Check stock levels and keep inventory records accurate
- Do cycle counts and look into any stock discrepancies
- Make sure stock is rotated properly and products are stored safely
- Keep the warehouse efficient, clean and well organised
- Make sure warehouse procedures and standard operating processes are followed, and promote and monitor health and safety at work
- Plan staffing needs and help arrange temporary labour when required
- Help with servicing and certification of vehicles, machinery and equipment, and keep equipment, vehicles and company property safe
- Support compliance requirements and operational certifications
- Keep warehouse systems accurate so stock information stays current
- Complete operational paperwork, timesheets, reports and compliance documents
- Spot where warehouse processes can improve and introduce practical ideas to lift efficiency and productivity
- Back up the Warehouse Manager with operational planning and staffing, work with the wider operations team on the customer experience, and encourage accountability, teamwork and a positive culture
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience in warehouse supervision, logistics, distribution or supply chain operations, including previous experience leading or coordinating warehouse staff
- Hands-on knowledge of stock control and inventory management, plus experience with inventory or warehouse management systems
- Experience handling customer orders, dispatch, deliveries or collections
- Understanding of health and safety procedures in a warehouse
- Comfortable and confident working hands-on in a warehouse
- Strong organisation and time-management skills, and able to juggle multiple operational priorities
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- A customer-focused approach to warehouse work
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team well, with a proactive eye for operational improvements
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Able to give genuine and verifiable details of your previous jobs and relevant experience
- Overseas applicants must meet applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements; sponsorship is available for the right verified candidate
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