Warehouse Supervisor

TeamJobs are recruiting for skilled Warehouse Supervisor for our busy client based in Christchurch.

Salary: -33,000 to -38,000 PA depending on experience
Hours:

• Monday to Friday,
• 8:00 - 17:00
• Potential for overtime

Are you an experienced and proactive leader ready to take the next step in your warehouse career? We''re looking for a dedicated Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our operations. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you''ll be instrumental in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient warehouse processes, even stepping up to provide essential cover during the Site Manager''s absence.

As our Warehouse Supervisor, you''ll be at the heart of our operations, taking on a wide range of responsibilities to ensure everything runs like clockwork. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operational Leadership:

  • Overseeing and actively contributing to safe, efficient, and quality-driven warehouse operations.
  • Managing the daily workflow of the warehouse team, including other Warehouse Supervisors, ensuring clear communication of immediate and upcoming tasks.
  • Planning and coordinating labour resources effectively, proactively reporting any potential shortfalls or excesses to the Site Manager.
  • Taking ownership of first-line troubleshooting for daily tasks and issues, escalating to the Site Manager as needed.
  • Ensuring the site is opened on time and securely closed and alarmed at the end of the day, either directly or through delegated key holders.
  • Contributing to the planning of inbound and outbound goods to ensure timely customer deliveries.

• Health, Safety & Compliance:

  • Maintaining accurate H&S, Facilities, and MHE records, ensuring all staff training, MHE servicing/inspections, and H&S actions are completed promptly.
  • Liaising frequently with the Facilities Manager and Group Business Compliance Partner (H&S) to achieve compliance goals.
  • Verifying pre-use inspections for forklifts, other MHE, and ladders are consistently carried out.
  • Ensuring weekly or daily site inspections are completed by Supervisors and Line Managers.
  • Confirming Line Managers and Supervisors are adequately training workers for their assigned tasks.

• Team Management & Development:

  • Collaborating with HR on maintaining HR records and occasionally assisting with interviews, performance development reviews (PDRs), or disciplinary investigations.
  • Notifying the business of any critical issues that arise during management absence.
  • Actively contributing to maintaining and improving efficiencies using warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Essential Skills & Experience

• A positive, "can-do" attitude with a strong desire to go above and beyond when required.
• Excellent organisational skills and keen initiative.
• The ability to deliver tasks to the warehouse team with a polite yet firm approach.
• Previous knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential.
• Proven experience in a Supervision or Management role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, effective in all directions (with direct reports, peers, and senior stakeholders).
• Desired Qualifications:

• • A recognised Operations qualification or equivalent industry experience.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH H&S certification is desired, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate if they don''t currently hold these

Ready for your next step? Apply now to learn more.

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