Distribution Centre Manager

About The Opportunity

As the Distribution Centre Manager, you will be responsible for providing direction and leadership for the team within the Auckland DC, providing a safe working environment for all team members and ensuring that all warehouse procedures are adhered to and carried out in a safe and efficient manner. The role is also responsible for the integrity and security of the site and its inventory and assets.

In a business where change is constant, this role plays a key part in ensuring that the Distribution Centre continues to support the growth of the NZ business.

Ensure full compliance to all company policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements, in particular Transitional Facility and Hazardous Substance ManagementEnsure that the DC operational structure has sufficient flexibility to deliver the agreed service level and satisfy operational demandsEstablish strong, collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure operational and commercial results are maximised.

Identify operational efficiency opportunities, develop and implement strategies for the resolution of problems whilst maintaining effective performance and productivity.

Respond to business requirements for change within the DC, including promotions, new ranges and acquisitionsA PD is available.

What You’ll BringYou will probably be in a similar role looking for the next step in your career and you will have experience in a similar environment.

You will be part of the leadership team and will ensure all warehouse activities are delivered in a safe and efficient manner within agreed KPI’s and Financial targets whilst ensuring full compliance to all company policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements, in particular Transitional Facility and Hazardous Substance Management.

You will lead the Operations leadership team effectively to achieve daily requirements, driving a positive and high achieving work culture within the Operations function. Crucially, you will also demonstrate outstanding safety leadership, ensuring the safety of all team members, contractors and visitors.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Outstanding attention to detailLeadership experience in a similar environmentYou will probably have completed Tertiary qualifications in Logistics / Warehousing or have the equivalent experience.

Your background in senior leadership experience within a high-volume retail and/or FMCG warehousing environment, with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members will be essential, as will your strong commercial acumen, communication, computer and presentation skills .If you have some experience in automated distribution operations, then that would be very helpful!

What’s On OfferThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced DC leader to join a well-known business and take the next step in their career, working with a great team and with learning and development opportunities. It is a superb environment and not one to be missed.

Next Steps? To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Daniel Percival a call on 0274030801 and quote Job ID: 17363 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

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