Lead Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Laminex; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laminex in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on logistics leader to manage a small warehouse team and oversee dispatch, receivables, and freight coordination. You will ensure efficient receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of large-volume board products, collaborating with production and carriers to keep product flowing smoothly from factory to customer.

The role requires strong operational knowledge, practical leadership, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of incoming and outgoing freight, dispatch activities, and inventory movements across the warehouse.
• Allocate products to designated storage and freight lanes for collection and drop off.
• Coordinate freight movements with providers and national carriers.
• Ensure trucks and trailers are loaded safely and efficiently, including weight distribution requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory records through warehouse and freight management systems.
• Ensure products are accurately loaded, scanned, manifested, and dispatched.
• Manage inbound deliveries from suppliers, rail freight, and transport providers.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example on the warehouse floor.
• Support operational planning and coverage across extended operating hours.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Forklift operation

ERP systems (SAP/BPICS)

Excel & reporting

Planning & coordination

Stakeholder relations

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

BPICS

Job description

Laminex in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on logistics leader to manage a small warehouse team and oversee dispatch, receivables, and freight coordination. You will ensure efficient receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of large-volume board products, collaborating with production and carriers to keep product flowing smoothly from factory to customer.

The role requires strong operational knowledge, practical leadership, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment,