Warehouse Operations Manager

Sorted Logistics; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; In loco; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee benefits

Career development

Recognition programmes

NZ-owned logistics company

Descrizione del lavoro

Sorted Logistics in Christchurch is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our Christchurch warehousing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, developing people, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring exceptional service for our customers.

Hours are predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work as required. Flexibility is essential, as hours will generally fall between 6:00am and 6:00pm based on operational

Competenze

• Proven leadership experience within warehousing, logistics or operations.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and confidence using operational systems and MS Office.
• Experience leading teams and driving performance outcomes.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and operational compliance requirements.

Mansioni

• Providing strong leadership, coaching and direction to warehouse teams
• Driving a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Managing labour resources, workforce planning and performance
• Monitoring and improving operational KPIs, productivity and customer service outcomes
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies
• Managing inventory accuracy, stock control and warehouse standards
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting financial performance through effective operational management

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team Management

Planning

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Health & Safety

Strumenti

MS Office

Operational systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a capable and proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our Christchurch warehousing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, developing people, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring exceptional service for our customers.

What's in it for you?

• Lead an established warehouse operation and experienced team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing business
• Genuine development and career opportunities
• Employee benefits and recognition programmes
• Join a successful New Zealand-owned logistics company

About the Role

This is a key leadership position responsible for the day-to-day management of our warehouse operation, ensuring safety, service, productivity and financial performance objectives are achieved. You'll lead warehouse managers, supervisors, and warehouse staff while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.

Hours: Predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work as required. Flexibility is essential, as hours will generally fall between 6:00am and 6:00pm based on operational requirements. This role guarantees a minimum of 42.5 hours per week, with additional hours required at times to support the operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strong leadership, coaching and direction to warehouse teams
• Driving a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Managing labour resources, workforce planning and performance
• Monitoring and improving operational KPIs, productivity and customer service outcomes
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies
• Managing inventory accuracy, stock control and warehouse standards
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting financial performance through effective operational management

What you'll bring

We're looking for a proven leader who can confidently manage people, priorities and operational performance in a demanding logistics environment.

• Proven leadership experience within warehousing, logistics or operations
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Advanced computer literacy and confidence using operational systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience leading teams and driving performance outcomes
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of health and safety and operational compliance requirements
• A flexible approach and willingness to work outside standard hours when required

About Us

At Sorted Logistics, we are proudly New Zealand-owned with a fresh, innovative approach to the logistics industry. We provide end-to-end supply chain solutions across warehousing, transport, international freight, customs and value-added logistics services.

Our values of Honesty, Pride, Respect, Teamwork and Trust guide how we work, support our customers, and achieve success together.

Our mission? To develop great people who deliver exceptional results.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check.