Warehouse Manager (Hands on role)

Our client is a well-established local business looking for a practical, hands-on Warehouse Manager to help keep their warehouse running smoothly.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example. You'll work alongside a very small warehouse team, helping with the day-to-day operation while ensuring orders are picked accurately, stock is well managed, and customers receive excellent service.

If you're someone who likes to roll your sleeves up, pick orders, drive a forklift, but also like to get involved in the decision making and management of a warehouse, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role
As the Warehouse Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of our clients warehouse, ensuring everything operates safely, efficiently and accurately.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Operating a forklift
• Supervising the daily warehouse operation
• Assisting with receipting and putting stock away
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and carrying out cycle counts
• Using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage inventory
• Coordinating inbound and outbound freight
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe
• Assisting with staff training and supporting a small warehouse team
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Helping improve warehouse processes where opportunities arise
• Pitching in wherever required to keep the warehouse running efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse experience
• Experience leading or supervising a small warehouse team
• A willingness to be hands-on and lead by example
• Good knowledge of warehouse systems and stock control
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and good work ethic
• Forklift Licence
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Experience with ERP systems or MPI Transitional Facility requirements would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer

• Work for a well-established local business
• Hands-on role with responsibilities around operations
• Small, friendly team environment
• Stable, full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to grow with the business
• Supportive management and a positive workplace culture

If you're an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys being on the floor, working as part of a small team, and taking pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty-based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have eight specialist divisions:

• Construction & Built Environment
• Engineering & Technical
• Legal
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Office, Commercial & Finance
• Sales & Marketing
• HR & People
• Executive Recruitment