Nightshift Team Leader (2IC): Lead Fast-Paced Warehouse

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Kerikeri; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development and progression

Exclusive staff purchasing benefits

Job summary

Bidfood Waipapa in Kerikeri, NZ is seeking a motivated Nightshift Team Leader (2IC) to support the Nightshift Manager in overseeing nightshift picking, packing, and loading activities, including admin tasks. You will lead by example on the floor and coordinate operations when the Manager is unavailable.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse, takes ownership, and helps others succeed.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with picking/packing/dispatch processes.
• Forklift license or experience is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nightly warehouse operations with the Nightshift Manager.
• Support continuous improvement to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed and loaded accurately and on time.
• Identify issues and provide practical solutions on the floor.
• Lead and support team to meet productivity and service targets.
• Provide guidance, training and onboarding for new staff.
• Act as second-in-charge and cover leadership when required.
• Promote safety and a strong safety culture on nightshift.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory / lead hand

Forklift experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Nightshift availability

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Computer literacy

Job description

Bidfood Waipapa in Kerikeri, NZ is seeking a motivated Nightshift Team Leader (2IC) to support the Nightshift Manager in overseeing nightshift picking, packing, and loading activities, including admin tasks. You will lead by example on the floor and coordinate operations when the Manager is unavailable.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse, takes ownership, and helps others succeed.