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

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About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a team of two and oversee warehouse dispatch, receivables, and freight coordination. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of large-volume board products, working closely with production teams and freight partners to ensure seamless product flow across the operation. Thriving in a fast‑paced environment, you'll manage changing priorities, resolve operational challenges, and maintain the safe, efficient flow of goods from production through to customer delivery, ensuring business and customer requirements are consistently met.

Key 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.

Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 5:00pm. You'll work a 9-hour day, with hours coordinated across the team.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong operational knowledge with practical leadership skills and a collaborative approach.

Ideally You Will Have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience advantageous.
• Strong hands‑on warehouse experience in both inbound and outbound operations.
• Proven forklift operating experience with a current Forklift Licence and F Endorsement
• Experience working with freight providers and transport networks.
• Exposure to warehouse or ERP systems such as SAP, BPICS or equivalent
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reporting systems
• Excellent planning, coordination and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with freight drivers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A practical, adaptable approach with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach, with the flexibility to support operational demands and work additional hours when required.

Why Join Laminex?

We offer a collaborative team environment, strong safety culture, and opportunities to grow your career within a leading New Zealand manufacturing business. If you're a hands‑on logistics or warehouse leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.