Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Not Socks (notsocks.co.nz) is New Zealand's #1 online gift retailer currently based in Casebrook (but looking to move to Halswell/Wigram within the next couple of months). We're looking for a conscientious, communicative and confident full time team member to manage our warehouse operations. Could it be you? An awarded 'people's choice' and Deloitte Fast 50 company, this is your chance to join a friendly team that is highly engaged, supportive and productive. We've seen continued growth over the last five years, making this an exciting time to be part of an expanding business that can offer considerable career advancement and job security. The role involves: Team Management: Managing a small team of permanent warehouse team members (as well as up to 50 casual team members during peak sales periods such as Christmas), including hiring, training, rostering, and performance management. Ensuring the team operates smoothly and efficiently. Warehouse Operations: Planning, organising, overseeing, and performing day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of products quickly and accurately. Inventory Management: Overseeing and managing inventory levels, ensuring accuracy, and implementing efficient inventory control procedures to minimise stock discrepancies, monitor stock levels, conduct regular stock counts, and reconcile discrepancies. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing safety protocols, and maintaining a safe working environment. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to ensure accuracy and integrity of goods received and orders shipped. Resolving any quality issues or discrepancies promptly. Equipment and Maintenance: Overseeing maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition. Cost Management: Monitoring and controlling warehouse expenses, such as labour costs, packaging, equipment maintenance, and supplies, to ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to budget. Reporting and Documentation: Generating regular reports on warehouse activities, including planning and forecasting, inventory levels, productivity metrics, and performance indicators. Maintaining accurate documentation of warehouse processes and procedures. Supplier Management: Maintaining good relationships with our packaging suppliers, service providers, and delivery partners for smooth operations. Warehouse Procurement: Maintaining adequate stock levels of packaging supplies to ensure uninterrupted warehouse operations and timely order fulfilment. Facility Management: Overseeing the relocation of warehouses, including setting up new facilities, coordinating building maintenance, and managing contractors. Company-Wide Collaboration: Working closely with other business areas, such as purchasing, logistics, marketing, and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination and communication across the company. Process Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement and implementing strategies to optimise warehouse operations, such as layout optimisation, implementing new technologies, or streamlining workflows. The successful applicant must: Have previous experience in warehousing, logistics or retail, as well as leading teams. Have the confidence and communication skills to oversee our warehouse operations. Understand the importance of workplace health & safety. Be willing to work alongside the team filling orders and processing deliveries. Be reliable, trustworthy, efficient, hard-working, well organised and a fast learner. Have outstanding attention to detail, initiative, high standards and great follow-through. Be fit, healthy, enthusiastic and a team player. Be a competent internet and computer user. Have strong numeracy and literacy skills. Pass a criminal record and credit check. If you're looking for a fantastic hands-on opportunity with great variety in a friendly team environment, you won't be disappointed. If this sounds like you, then send us your CV and a personalised cover letter outlining why you would be perfect for this position. We plan to start interviewing suitable candidates immediately, so please don't delay in applying. You could be just what we're looking for. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years of people management experience do you have? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control? Which of the following forklift licences do you have? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have as a warehouse operator? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
