Warehouse Supervisor

OneStaff; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a day-shift team in a busy operation, ensuring safe, efficient and on-target performance. You will oversee picking, checking and dispatch while supporting performance improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and HACCP compliance, with experience in a cool store environment (2°C to -18°C). Applicants must reside in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience supervising warehouse staff.
• Strong warehouse and forklift experience.
• Comfortable in a cool store environment (2°C to -18°C).
• Physically fit for fast-paced freight operations.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HACCP requirements.
• Hands-on leader with willingness to learn the wider operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee picking, checking and dispatch.
• Support performance, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Lead the warehouse team in daily operations.
• Participate in deliveries, pickups and dispatches when required.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Forklift operation

HACCP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Team leadership

Conflict management

Cold storage

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a day-shift warehouse team and help keep a busy operation running safely, efficiently and to target.

About the role

You’ll provide hands-on leadership to the warehouse team, overseeing picking, checking and dispatch while supporting performance, productivity and continuous improvement.

You’ll be expected to get involved with the team and operation, with duties also including customer deliveries, pickups and dispatching when required.

What’s on offer

• Monday-Friday, with rostered Saturdays when required
• 10.00am-7.00pm
• ASAP start
• Leadership role with the opportunity to make a real impact

What we’re looking for

• 2-4 years’ experience supervising warehouse staff
• Strong warehouse and forklift experience
• Comfortable working in a cool store environment (2°C to -18°C), with most work in the chiller and some time in the freezer
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced freight environment
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Confident motivating a team and managing conflict professionally
• Experience with HACCP requirements
• Good computer skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• A hands-on approach and willingness to learn the wider operation
• Experience with team-based improvement initiatives

This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front and working alongside their team to achieve targets and improve the operation.

Applicants must reside in New Zealand and hold a valid work or residency visa.