Distribution Centre Leader: Safe, Efficient & Innovative

GPC Asia Pacific (APAC); Manurewa; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across the GPC Asia/Pc

Employee assistance program

Parental leave top‑up allowance

Paid volunteer leave

Job summary

GPC Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead its Auckland Distribution Centre. The role focuses on safe, efficient and customer‑focused warehouse operations, developing a high‑performing team and driving continuous improvement across safety, service, cost and productivity.

You will champion safety, manage labour planning and asset protection, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and transport partners to maximise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a distribution centre, warehouse, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• Experience in inventory management, warehouse systems, labour planning and volume forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Distribution Centre, ensuring performance targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Champion a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation and procedures.
• Lead, coach and develop the DC leadership team and team members to build capability and performance.
• Monitor and improve operational performance across safety, service, cost, quality and productivity measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse processes, customer service and operational efficiency.
• Ensure effective labour planning, volume forecasting and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate inventory control and safeguard stock, facilities and assets.
• Oversee site administration and ensure data is accurate and fit for purpose.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Team development

Inventory management

Labour planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Operations leadership

Job description

GPC Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead its Auckland Distribution Centre. The role focuses on safe, efficient and customer‑focused warehouse operations, developing a high‑performing team and driving continuous improvement across safety, service, cost and productivity.

You will champion safety, manage labour planning and asset protection, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and transport partners to maximise outcomes.