Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Team Leader Christchurch Central, Canterbury | Temporary Ongoing | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics About the Role We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing operation in Christchurch, producing flour, pre‑mixes, and speciality products for the food industry. Our client is looking for a Warehouse Team Lead to join their busy warehouse team on a temporary, ongoing basis. This is a genuine entry‑level leadership opportunity, reporting to the Warehouse Manager, and is ideal for someone ready to take the next step into a supervisory role within a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment. You’ll work a Monday–Friday roster, with oversight across both day and afternoon shifts. What You’ll Be Doing Leading warehouse staff day‑to‑day, including pre‑starts, toolbox talks, and coaching team members Managing stock movements, inventory accuracy, and receiving/put‑away/picking/packing/shipment confirmations via D365 Operating a forklift and reach truck to oversee container and truck loading/unloading Monitoring workflow and productivity while keeping health & safety and warehouse standards front and centre What We’re Looking For Prior experience as a Warehouse Team Leader or in a similar supervisory warehouse role Confident, current experience with forklift, reach truck, and container/truck loading and unloading Comfortable with warehouse or ERP systems — D365 experience highly regarded A hands‑on, safety‑first leader with strong communication and problem‑solving skills, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment Good to Know You must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise legally entitled to work in New Zealand to apply You’ll need a current OSH certificate to operate the forklift and reach truck Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test and a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) police check before starting Ready to Apply? If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you — apply now to find out more. #J-18808-Ljbffr