Dry Goods Team Lead - Morning Shift (Retail Leadership)

Foodstuffs North Island; Hastings; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PAK'nSAVE Hastings is seeking a Dry Goods Team Leader for the morning shift to oversee the Dry Goods Department, including grocery, chilled, frozen, liquor and trolleys.

The role runs Sunday to Thursday 4:00am - 12:30pm (40 hours per week). You will lead the full wave filling process, manage rosters, stock displays and health & safety compliance while guiding new staff. Prior retail leadership and a forklift license are valued but training is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months busy retail experience.
• Previous leadership experience or potential.
• Comfortable in direct and friendly customer service.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices, especially in MHE and manual handling.
• Current Managers Certificate and LCQ are highly desired; forklift license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full wave filling process and supervise daily operations.
• Coordinate rostering and time sheets; handle escalations to the department manager.
• Identify priorities for the day based on stock, team and seasonal needs.
• Facilitate shelf audits, displays, and communication with relevant people.
• Motivate and guide new team members during onboarding and training.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Current Managers Certificate

LCQ

Forklift license (desirable)

Job description

PAK'nSAVE Hastings is seeking a Dry Goods Team Leader for the morning shift to oversee the Dry Goods Department, including grocery, chilled, frozen, liquor and trolleys.

The role runs Sunday to Thursday 4:00am - 12:30pm (40 hours per week). You will lead the full wave filling process, manage rosters, stock displays and health & safety compliance while guiding new staff. Prior retail leadership and a forklift license are valued but training is provided.