Warehouse Manager

Trade · Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $90,000/yr

For logistics professionals ready to step into senior leadership, this Warehouse Manager position with an established distribution operation in Auckland, New Zealand offers broad scope.

The employer is looking for demonstrated real-world leadership, operational expertise and a track record of dependable warehouse performance. The remit extends well beyond stock and dispatch: leading people, improving systems, maintaining compliance, managing logistics partners and keeping the full operation running efficiently.

It is a role where strategic and people skills shape the results, making it a strong platform for long-term progression in supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

Hold overall accountability for efficient daily warehouse operations
Inspire and develop warehouse supervisors and team members
Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and performance monitoring of warehouse staff
Allocate daily labour and resources in line with orders, shipments and operational priorities
Oversee inventory accuracy and scheduled stocktakes
Measure DIFOT performance, KPIs, productivity and service delivery
Optimise warehouse layouts for storage capacity and space utilisation
Direct import container devanning and associated receiving
Partner with Customs, freight companies, shipping providers and other logistics partners
Fulfil MPI Facility Operator or Accredited Person responsibilities where required
Sustain accurate digital workflows via WMS and integrated IT platforms
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, IT and other business functions, and oversee external suppliers and service providers
Champion Health & Safety practices and a strong safety culture
Drive practical operational improvements by identifying inefficiencies, and ensure facilities, equipment and resources are properly maintained
Shape a culture of accountability, teamwork, reliability and continuous improvement

Requirements & Eligibility

Proven background as a Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager or senior warehouse professional
Demonstrated leadership of warehouse teams and operational staff
Strong command of inventory management, stock accuracy and warehouse planning
Exposure to international freight, imports and container handling
Understanding of MPI processes and New Zealand compliance requirements is advantageous
In-depth knowledge of, and practical commitment to, workplace Health & Safety
Excellent communication and people-management capability, with confident decision-making and problem-solving
Capacity to manage pressure and competing priorities in a busy distribution environment
Strong attention to detail and dedication to operational accuracy
Good IT skills, including WMS or integrated warehouse systems, gained in paperless or technology-enabled environments
Commercial awareness of productivity, resource allocation and operational costs
Reliability, punctuality, professionalism and commitment to high standards
Genuine evidence of qualifications, experience and professional history available for verification
Must satisfy applicable New Zealand employment, immigration and sponsorship requirements

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