Dispatch Team Leader

Goodman Fielder; Howick; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder in Auckland (Howick) is seeking a Night Shift Team Leader to guide a high-performing warehouse crew and uphold a strong safety culture. Your focus will be on on-time dispatch of finished goods, cost efficiency, and maintaining quality standards across the night operations.

You will oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and adherence to DIFOT targets while coaching team members and coordinating with the Systems Operator.

Qualifications

• Supply chain or warehousing experience (preferably with FMCG / short shelf-life products).
• Proven people management experience (or experience of coaching & developing others).
• A good understanding of supply chain / logistics.
• A 'safety first' mindset.
• SAP and HSE systems experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shift team to ensure that resources are correctly allocated to deliver on Key Performance. Key measures include DIFOT, Accuracy, pick rates, and write off's
• Adjust production schedules, linehaul or contractor departure times accordingly and explore alternative options where applicable in order to deliver the best service levels possible for the business
• Manage partial delivery timing according to gantry capacity and in order to meet linehaul departure times
• Manage the Systems Operator to ensure timely releases of orders to PBL and through for delivery
• Perform manual intervention tasks on the automation equipment where applicable and as per system requirements.
• Oversee the hygiene of dispatch by ensuring cleaning occurs at correct times and to the correct standard

Skills

People management

Supply chain knowledge

Safety mindset

Tools

SAP

HSE systems

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands likeMeadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures FreshandFreya'sthat generations of New Zealanders have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values -We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done

About the Role

TheNight Shift Team Leaderis an integral member of the Warehouse team with management responsibilities for a high-performing team and team culture.As the night shift Team Leader, your primary role is to ensure our finished goods are dispatched in a cost effective and timely manner to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Shift team to ensure that resources are correctly allocated to deliver on Key Performance. Key measures include DIFOT, Accuracy, pick rates, and write off's
• Adjust production schedules, linehaul or contractor departure times accordingly and explore alternative options where applicable in order to deliver the best service levels possible for the business
• Manage partial delivery timing according to gantry capacity and in order to meet linehaul departure times
• Manage the Systems Operator to ensure timely releases of orders to PBL and through for delivery
• Perform manual intervention tasks on the automation equipment where applicable and as per system requirements.
• Oversee the hygiene of dispatch by ensuring cleaning occurs at correct times and to the correct standard

About You

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Supply chain or warehousing experience (preferably with FMCG / short shelf-life products)
• Proven people management experience (or experience of coaching & developing others)
• A good understanding of supply chain / logistics
• A 'safety first' mindset
• SAP and HSE systems experience (desirable)

What we can offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.