Distribution Centre Manager (North Island)

  • Full-time

Company Description

The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a New Zealand success story, founded by Sir Stephen Tindall and grown from The Warehouse; we are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ with $3 billion in sales.  TWG consists of four core retail brands – The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and Torpedo7. We have 270+ retail stores, online stores as well as distribution and fulfilment centres and employ over 12,000 people across New Zealand.

Job Description

The North Island Distribution Centre, based in Wiri, is the largest of its kind. With over 300 full time staff members on a normal day dealing with our various brands and processes, this critical function requires an experienced leader able to handle the complexity of such a logistical operation.

Reporting to the GM of NIDC Operations, the three key responsibilities of this role are;

·         Leading a team that is informed, engaged and safe.

·         Managing the daily operational activity to required service levels and quality standards.

·         Driving productivity and performance through continuous improvement.

With your consistent style, you will ideally have the confidence to deal with a large, multicultural workforce. We need a strong and inspirational communicator who can articulate the big picture easily and lead and coordinate any transformation and process changes through a solid team of departmental managers.

You must be able to plan, prioritise and think on your feet, be commercially astute and take health and safety seriously.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

We are a customer-led, people-centred business and while this sounds like big boots to fill, it also comes with a supportive environment and many benefits. The remuneration package is attractive, and you will have access to leadership and development opportunities.

We will enable you to grow within the business should you have aspirations that align with our succession plan.

If this sounds like you, apply NOW!