Yard Supervisor

Champion Freight NZ Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Supportive team environment

Modern WMS systems

Health, safety & wellbeing

Job summary

Champion Freight NZ Limited in Christchurch is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard and warehouse activities, coordinating freight movements, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and compliance. This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of warehousing operations and customer service.

You will oversee loading/unloading, monitor stock movements, and drive operational excellence with modern WMS systems.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Class 2 driver licence with a clean driving record and F endorsement.
• Proven experience in Yard/Warehouse supervision or senior forklift role with leadership.
• Minimum three years in warehousing, freight, transport or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and yard operations and freight handling.
• Experience with loading/unloading, and operating heavy materials handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily yard and warehouse activities, coordinating freight movements.
• Supervise staff and build a high-performing team culture.
• Oversee safe loading/unloading and stock movements; ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor yard operations and accuracy of inventory movements in the WMS.

Skills

Forklift operation

Staff supervision

Leadership

Health and safety

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NZ Class 2 driver licence with F endorsement

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Are you a current Yard or Warehouse Supervisor looking for your next challenge, or a senior forklift operator ready to take the next step into leadership?

Our Christchurch operation is looking for an Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard and warehouse activities. This hands‑on role is responsible for coordinating freight movements, supervising staff, maintaining operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

The position requires a strong understanding of warehousing, freight handling, inventory management, and customer service. You will be responsible for overseeing the safe loading and unloading of freight, managing yard operations, monitoring stock movements, and ensuring our facilities operate to the highest standards.

We are looking for a reliable and flexible leader who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and build a positive, high‑performing team culture. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Champion Freight is an established and dynamic company with a focus on advanced Warehouse Management Systems, so good computer and IT skills are essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Current NZ Class 2 driver licence with a clean driving record, current F endorsement, and experience operating forklifts in a commercial warehousing environment.

• Previous experience in a Yard Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, senior forklift operator, or similar logistics role, or a motivated individual ready to take the next step into leadership.

• Minimum three years' experience within warehousing, freight, transport, or logistics operations

• Strong knowledge of warehouse and yard operations

• Experience coordinating freight handling, loading and unloading activities

• Experience operating heavy materials handling equipment, including high-capacity forklifts and machinery such as 16-tonne and 32-tonne forklifts.

• Experience handling oversized, heavy, or bulk cargo.

• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate staff

• Excellent understanding of workplace health and safety legislation and best practices

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Computer literacy with WMS experience

• Good customer service and communication skills

• Physically fit

• Proficient written and spoken English

• Current legal right to work in New Zealand

• Must pass pre-employment criminal history, drug and alcohol checks

Advantageous Skills

• Dangerous Goods endorsement or certification

• MPI Accredited Person accreditation

• Experience working within an MPI Approved Transitional Facility

• First Aid certification

• Health and safety qualifications or industry accreditations

• Experience with continuous improvement and operational reporting

• Experience managing inventory and stock control processes

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package based on experience

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Modern warehousing and logistics systems

• Commitment to health, safety, and employee wellbeing

This is a full-time position. Standard hours are generally between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work additional paid overtime and occasional split shifts when required is essential.