Warehouse Manager

Add expected salary to your profile for insights For over 35 years we\’ve been a proud FMCG manufacturer and distributor of market-leading, high quality, sustainably made toilet and tissue paper products throughout New Zealand. Our well-loved portfolio of retail and commercial brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart and Livi. Our product range includes toilet roll, facial tissue, paper towel, nappies, and wipes. We have a Cottonsoft team of 200 employees throughout New Zealand and currently operate three manufacturing and warehouse sites – two in the North Island in Auckland and one in the South Island in Dunedin. To continue our success, we are in the final stages of building our newest manufacturing and warehouse site in the South Island, in Hornby, Christchurch, and are seeking a Warehouse Manager to join us on this exciting journey. The Warehouse Manager will support the set up and lead the Warehouse operations at this greenfield site. This is a permanent, full-time Monday to Friday role reporting into our National Logistics Manager (based in Auckland). The Role: As the Warehouse Manager you will be responsible for: Supporting the setup of and move into our new site, including operational recommendations Overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, MPI compliance and dispatch Leading and supervising a small team of Warehouse Storepersons, providing mentoring, training and development as needed Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations Implementing and maintaining efficient systems and processes to improve productivity Handling reporting, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives About You: Safety focussed Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager within FMCG Strong understanding of warehouse operations and best practices Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team Proficient with inventory management software, warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office An Accredited Facility Operator for MPI (or eligible to train and apply for this) Proven experience with Chep Pallet Management System. What We Offer: Thorough and in-depth onboarding and training for this role as well as a supportive team environment (this is likely to involve some travel to Auckland) Free onsite car parking Free weekly take home product allowance Heavily discounted product Employee Assistance Programme Monthly morning tea Cottonsoft is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Cottonsoft will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications, and other appropriate criteria to the role for which they are applying. If you think that you have the skills and experience that can add value to our Logistics Teamand are excited by an opportunity where you can develop, grow, and work for a company that truly values its people, please apply today. We are currently only considering candidates based in NZ, with permanent NZ work rights. No agencies please. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Do you have experience with inventory management? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? How many years\’ experience do you have as a warehouse manager? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? What\’s your expected annual base salary? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr