Warehouse Operations Lead – Manufacturing & Export

Magnetic Recruitment; Napier; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of warehouse operation

Measurable improvements

Hands-on leadership

Technology, Lean and CI initiatives

Stable Napier-based position

Job summary

Magnetic Recruitment in Napier is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to own a busy, multi-site operation in Napier. The role requires technical manufacturing exposure, strong leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement across the supply chain from production to delivery.

You will lead receiving, storage, picking and dispatch, drive inventory accuracy, implement WMS/ERP enhancements, and develop a high-performance team while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a warehouse or complex inventory operation.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using WMS, SAP or similar ERP to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse operations: receipting, storage, picking and dispatch with clear goals.
• Use WMS and scanning systems to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Manage stock-control: cycle counts, audits, returns and obsolescence.
• Identify and implement tech-enabled improvements for efficiencies.
• Drive Lean, 5S and continuous-improvement initiatives while leading change.
• Plan and manage warehouse budgets, resources and costs.
• Maintain MPI accreditation and Transitional Facility compliance.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are met.
• Coach and develop the warehouse team to build a positive, accountable culture.

Skills

Leadership

Lean / 5S

WMS experience

ERP systems

Inventory control

Health & safety

Team development

ISO familiarity

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Forklift certification

Job description

Magnetic Recruitment in Napier is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to own a busy, multi-site operation in Napier. The role requires technical manufacturing exposure, strong leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement across the supply chain from production to delivery.

You will lead receiving, storage, picking and dispatch, drive inventory accuracy, implement WMS/ERP enhancements, and develop a high-performance team while maintaining safety and quality standards.