Lead Warehouse Supervisor — Hands-On, Temp-to-Perm

Stellar Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment in Mangere, Auckland is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / 2IC to lead a small team and stay hands-on in daily warehouse operations. This role offers a path to permanent employment for the right candidate and involves managing inventories, ensuring safety, and coordinating dispatch and receiving activities.

You will operate WMS systems, lead from the floor, and be actively involved in all facets of the operation while maintaining high standards of accuracy and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader, or 2IC.
• Strong understanding of inventory, warehousing, pick, pack, and dispatch functions.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Current Reach and Counterbalance forklift licences and experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong work ethic.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and devanning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate, and support a small warehouse team
• Assist with the day-to-day running of warehouse operations
• Manage inventory accuracy and stock control
• Operate and maintain WMS systems
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight
• Coordinate picking, packing, and dispatch activities
• Perform stock counts and cycle counts
• Operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts
• Assist with container devanning and manual handling tasks
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Support staff training and performance management

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Health & safety

WMS

Forklift operations

Tools

WMS

Reach forklift license

Counterbalance forklift license

Job description

Stellar Recruitment in Mangere, Auckland is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / 2IC to lead a small team and stay hands-on in daily warehouse operations. This role offers a path to permanent employment for the right candidate and involves managing inventories, ensuring safety, and coordinating dispatch and receiving activities.

You will operate WMS systems, lead from the floor, and be actively involved in all facets of the operation while maintaining high standards of accuracy and