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Warehouse Manager

Accredited Employer · Mangere, Auckland · Full-time

Salary: $90,000/yr

Job description

An established distribution business in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a capable Warehouse Manager to take ownership of its warehouse performance, people, systems, inventory, and safety standards. This opportunity is centred on professional credibility and verified experience. We are looking for candidates whose qualifications, employment background, and practical capabilities can be genuinely established and matched to the requirements of the role. As Warehouse Manager, you will play a central role in keeping the operation organised, productive, compliant, and ready to meet customer expectations. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, with sponsorship available for suitable overseas candidates who meet the relevant requirements.

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the complete daily operation of the warehouse and distribution function
  • Lead warehouse supervisors and operational employees to achieve consistent performance
  • Recruit, train, coach, and support warehouse team members
  • Coordinate labour, workloads, and daily activities according to business priorities
  • Maintain accurate stock records and oversee inventory control procedures
  • Plan and coordinate regular stocktakes and investigate inventory discrepancies
  • Monitor DIFOT, KPIs, productivity, and warehouse service standards
  • Optimise warehouse layout, storage systems, and available capacity
  • Coordinate import container receiving and devanning activities
  • Liaise with Customs, freight companies, shipping providers, and external logistics partners
  • Manage applicable MPI Facility Operator or Accredited Person responsibilities
  • Ensure WMS and integrated digital systems support accurate and efficient workflows
  • Collaborate with Sales, Finance, IT, and other departments to resolve operational requirements
  • Manage third-party suppliers, contractors, and warehouse service providers
  • Lead site-wide Health & Safety practices and encourage safe working behaviours
  • Identify operational risks and implement effective corrective and improvement measures
  • Ensure warehouse facilities, equipment, and resources remain fit for purpose
  • Promote a workplace culture based on accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in Warehouse Management, Distribution Management, or a similar senior logistics position
  • Proven record of managing warehouse teams and achieving operational targets
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock accuracy, and warehouse capacity planning
  • Experience with international freight, imports, and container-handling operations
  • Knowledge of MPI requirements or relevant New Zealand compliance processes is advantageous
  • Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety and risk management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage changing priorities in a busy distribution environment
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accurate warehouse operations
  • Strong computer literacy and experience with warehouse management systems
  • Experience with paperless or digitally integrated warehouse environments
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of resource efficiency and operational costs
  • Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and committed to professional standards
  • Ability to provide genuine and verifiable evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications
  • Must meet applicable New Zealand employment, immigration, and sponsorship requirements

Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.

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