Warehouse Operations Team Lead - Fast-Paced Growth

Farmers Trading Company Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free undercover parking

Onsite café

Career growth opportunities

Group-wide benefits

Job summary

Farmers Trading Company Ltd is seeking a highly motivated First Line Manager at our National Distribution Centre in East Tamaki to lead an operational team and drive performance, safety, and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will plan daily operations, coach staff, support recruitment and training, monitor KPIs, and collaborate across functions to deliver excellent internal customer service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar warehouse/logistics/stock control role.
• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced distribution or e-commerce environments.
• Strong communication skills and passion for building positive team culture.
• Proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Confidence working cross-functionally and making data-driven decisions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily operations and staffing to meet performance targets.
• Lead pre- and post-shift briefings and regular team meetings.
• Manage productivity, costs, and workflow (WIP) to achieve KPIs.
• Build strong working relationships across teams and departments.
• Ensure internal customer needs are met through efficient processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to reach their full potential.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Lead PDP and drive team engagement.
• Oversee safe use of equipment and maintain high health & safety standards.
• Ensure process compliance, accurate reporting, and operational excellence.
• Participate in wider management activities, including stocktakes.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Communication

Health & safety

Data-driven decisions

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farmers Trading Company Ltd is seeking a highly motivated First Line Manager at our National Distribution Centre in East Tamaki to lead an operational team and drive performance, safety, and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will plan daily operations, coach staff, support recruitment and training, monitor KPIs, and collaborate across functions to deliver excellent internal customer service.