Warehouse Manager- Finished goods

Role Overview:

Reporting to the NZ Distribution Manager, you will oversee our teams and resources in the East Tamaki Warehouse. In this role, you will promote and coach a strong culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement to achieve our business goals, while managing all necessary warehouse resources to execute the operational plan of a 5-day-per-week, three-shift operation. To be successful in this role, you will need solid experience as a Warehouse Distribution Manager.

What you will be tasked with:

• Managing all required warehouse resources to achieve the operational plan of a 5-day per week, three-shift operation.
• Leading and inspiring a team of 40 members to deliver great outcomes for customers.
• Being responsible for multiple sites with approximately 5,000 pallets of FMCG stock.
• Supporting the measurement, monitoring, and analysis of warehouse information.
• Overseeing, with support from an Inventory Management Team, a significant volume of stock, ensuring accuracy is maintained.
• Ensuring all product, processes, and procedures conform to approved standards.

• 5+ years of people and management experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Experience working within FMCG or 3PL and managing a large number of SKUs.
• Innovative and Continuous Improvement focus, able to apply strategy to operations effectively, driving change through the team.
• Occupational Health & Safety experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Experience in using an ERP, ideally Navision.
• Tertiary level qualification in Supply Chain Management, or a similar relevant qualification (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Intermediate PC skills (Word, Excel, etc.).

Vitaco is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of its LEAN operations in manufacturing. Based on a mini business unit approach, every day our Leaders are talking with their teams about attainment to targets in areas of Quality, Speed, Cost, People, SH&E and Innovation.  We pride ourselves on this fast moving, high performance culture.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Great discounts on our products
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Subsidised onsite cafe
• A day off on your birthday
• Wellness initiatives
• Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts
• A fun and supportive work environment and the list goes on

About Vitaco:

Vitaco is home to leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands, including Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena, and Musashi, which have been promoting healthier lives in over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years. With a passion for health and wellness, Vitaco employs over 550 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products through best-in-class manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service.

Applications will be considered before the closing date. To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page. 

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa!