Warehouse Manager – Lead 24/7 Ops & Team (NZ)

CottonSoft Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car parking

Free weekly take home product discount

Heavily discounted product

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly morning tea

Job summary

Cottonsoft is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the Hornby South, Christchurch warehouse, ensuring efficient distribution of our paper products across the region. This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, reporting to the National Logistics Manager in Auckland.

You will manage operations, MPI compliance, inventory control, and a 24/7 warehouse team, while coordinating with production, sales and logistics to drive safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse management within manufacturing or distribution
• Strong WMS and inventory control knowledge
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading a 24/7 warehouse team
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Forklift licence preferred; equipment operation experience
• Accredited MPI Facility Operator or eligible to train
• Experience with Chep Pallet Management System

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse operations including MPI compliance, dispatch, receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping
• Oversee warehouse team with leadership, training and performance management
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Coordinate supply chain activities with production, sales and logistics
• Prepare reports, performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain inventory control and accurate stock levels
• Monitor warehouse productivity and identify opportunities for process improvements

Skills

Warehouse leadership

MPI compliance

Inventory control

WMS familiarity

Team management

Forklift licence

Tools

Chep Pallet System

MS Excel

WMS software

Data analysis

Job description

Cottonsoft is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the Hornby South, Christchurch warehouse, ensuring efficient distribution of our paper products across the region. This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, reporting to the National Logistics Manager in Auckland.

You will manage operations, MPI compliance, inventory control, and a 24/7 warehouse team, while coordinating with production, sales and logistics to drive safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.