Lead Distribution Centre Operations & Team Growth

Belron NZ Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Wellness programme with Southern Cross

Birthday leave

Wellbeing fund

Volunteer day

Career development

Job summary

Belron NZ Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on Distribution Team Leader to support day-to-day operations of the Distribution Centre and lead a high-performing team. You will coordinate inbound, storage and outbound activities while ensuring safety and accuracy, delivering superior customer service.

You will engage and develop your team, coach for results, and foster a positive, high-performing culture within the distribution function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ warehousing management experience.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a distribution or warehouse team.
• Experience working with warehouse management and supply chain systems.
• Ability to manage workflows, resources and KPIs to drive performance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices within warehouse environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
• Proven experience using a Reach Truck to put away crates of glass at heights (up to 500kg).
• Current forklift license.
• Experience with MPI or transitional facility operations (advantageous).
• Physical capability to repetitively lift heavy items (up to 25kg) during a normal working day.
• A full driver's license is a minimum requirement.
• You must have unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand.
• NCEA Level 1 Math & English required.
• Diploma or higher qualification, or relevant experience in Logistics, Operations Management, or Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities across inbound, storage and outbound processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Distribution Centre team.
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and performance standards are met.
• Drive customer service excellence and warehouse efficiency.
• Monitor and improve workflows, resources, and KPIs.

Skills

Warehousing management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health and safety

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or higher in Logistics/Operations/Leadership

NCEA Level 1 Math & English

Tools

Reach Truck

Job description

Belron NZ Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on Distribution Team Leader to support day-to-day operations of the Distribution Centre and lead a high-performing team. You will coordinate inbound, storage and outbound activities while ensuring safety and accuracy, delivering superior customer service.

You will engage and develop your team, coach for results, and foster a positive, high-performing culture within the distribution function.