Cold Storage Warehouse Lead — Team & Dispatch

OneStaff; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a day-shift team in a busy operation, ensuring safe, efficient and on-target performance. You will oversee picking, checking and dispatch while supporting performance improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and HACCP compliance, with experience in a cool store environment (2°C to -18°C). Applicants must reside in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience supervising warehouse staff.
• Strong warehouse and forklift experience.
• Comfortable in a cool store environment (2°C to -18°C).
• Physically fit for fast-paced freight operations.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HACCP requirements.
• Hands-on leader with willingness to learn the wider operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee picking, checking and dispatch.
• Support performance, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Lead the warehouse team in daily operations.
• Participate in deliveries, pickups and dispatches when required.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Forklift operation

HACCP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Team leadership

Conflict management

Cold storage

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a day-shift team in a busy operation, ensuring safe, efficient and on-target performance. You will oversee picking, checking and dispatch while supporting performance improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and HACCP compliance, with experience in a cool store environment (2°C to -18°C). Applicants must reside in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa.