Distribution Centre Inwards Supervisor

Lead a High-Performing Team at NZ Safety Blackwoods

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, we're proud to be New Zealand's leading provider of safety, engineering, packaging, and industrial supply solutions. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Inwards Supervisor to join our team at our Christchurch Distribution Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about delivering operational excellence while maintaining high safety standards. an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about delivering operational excellence while maintaining high safety standards.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Warehouse Inwards Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring inbound stock is received, processed, and stored accurately and efficiently while leading a team to achieve strong operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of warehouse team members
• Managing daily inwards operations to ensure timely and accurate receipting of stock
• Monitoring workflow and prioritising inbound activities to meet business requirements
• Investigating discrepancies and coordinating resolutions with internal stakeholders
• Driving productivity, accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting inventory accuracy and stock integrity processes
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing
• Assisting with broader warehouse operations and providing leadership support across the DC as required

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• 3+ Years of previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations, particularly inbound logistics
• Experience leading teams and developing employee capability
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Forklift licence
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

What's In It For You?

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, we invest in our people and offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a nationally recognised organisation
• Great staff benefits and discounts
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing distribution operation
• A modern and well-equipped distribution centre environment

If you're a people-focused leader who enjoys driving performance, developing teams, and improving processes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep New Zealand working safely.