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Warehouse Supervisor/Manager - Lower Hutt Distribution Client
Location: Gracefield, Lower Hutt
Position: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Are you a seasoned Warehouse Manager with a knack for leadership and logistics? Tradestaff Wellington is partnering with our local Lower Hutt distribution client in Gracefield to find an experienced Warehouse Manager who is ready to take on a new challenge and help streamline their operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the reallocation of up to 3000 SKUs, ensuring the warehouse layout is optimized for both storage and retrieval efficiency.
• Improve the efficiency of operations by identifying and implementing process improvements such as optimizing warehouse flow, reducing downtime, and minimizing order picking errors.
• Ensure effective stock placement and stock control throughout the warehouse, developing and maintaining systems that reduce excess inventory and support accurate forecasting.
• Introduce or refine inventory management systems to support smooth workflows.
• Maintain accurate stock records to ensure transparency in stock movements and availability for better planning and decision-making.
• Provide strong leadership to a dynamic warehouse team, training staff on best practices and driving high-performance standards to increase productivity.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, ensuring effective communication and alignment with overall company goals.

Key Focus: Improving Efficiency of Operations
In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the efficiency of our client's warehouse operations. This includes:

• Optimizing layout and workflows: By assessing the current warehouse layout and reorganizing it to improve accessibility and reduce unnecessary movement, you will ensure faster processing of orders and fewer delays.
• Implementing best practices: Identify and reduce inefficiencies in processes such as inventory handling, stock replenishment, and order fulfilment.
• Enhancing team productivity: By streamlining operations and improving team coordination, you will help reduce errors, improve picking accuracy, and increase order fulfilment speed, contributing directly to cost savings and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Current OSH/Forklift Licence (essential).
• Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• A keen eye for detail and experience in inventory control and stock management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading client in Lower Hutt, with the potential for the role to develop into a permanent position for the right candidate.
If you are looking for a new challenge and have the skills required to succeed, we want to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey with Tradestaff Wellington.
Please note this role is only open to candidates with the right to work in New Zealand.