Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Supervisor to oversee a key section of the Queenstown facility. You will lead a team, manage daily receiving, storage, picking and dispatching activities, and drive improvements to productivity and accuracy while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in warehouse operations with supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and solid knowledge of WMS and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in warehouse operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in leading teams and driving performance.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and inventory control procedures.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of a warehouse area, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of warehouse associates to meet performance goals.
• Ensure safety regulations and company procedures are followed in Queenstown.
• Monitor inventory levels and address discrepancies.
• Optimize workflows for receiving, put-away, picking, and dispatching.
• Conduct team meetings, provide training, and perform performance reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

WMS knowledge

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on and results-driven Warehouse Operations Supervisor to oversee a key section of their facility in Queenstown . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and safe execution of daily warehouse tasks, including receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods. You will lead a team, implement operational improvements, and maintain high standards of productivity and accuracy. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, a problem-solver, and possess a deep understanding of warehouse best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of a specific warehouse area, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of warehouse associates to achieve performance goals.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies in Queenstown .
• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy within your designated area, addressing discrepancies.
• Optimize workflows for receiving, put-away, picking, and dispatching processes.
• Conduct regular team meetings, provide training, and conduct performance reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in managing teams and driving operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Physical ability to perform warehouse tasks and lift up to X kg when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for training and career development within the logistics sector.
• A supportive team environment in the growing town of Queenstown .
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.