Operations Lead

7 days ago

Drury, Auckland, New Zealand H J Asmuss & Co Ltd Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Are you ready for a brand-new opportunity at our purpose-built Steel Warehouse?

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you'll lead and motivate a team of operators, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain a strong culture of accountability and teamwork.

Our Drury Distribution Centre is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to oversee the daily operations and distribution, and drive efficiency, safety and team performance every day.

About the Role

  • Supervise and coordinate day-to-day warehouse activities
  • Coach and support shift supervisors and operators to achieve operational KPIs.
  • Overseeing warehouse operational activities and ensuring compliance with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Be the floor champion for health and safety, committed to ensuring best and safe practices are upheld
  • Manage inbound/outbound freight to ensure processes are continuously improved and efficient
  • Collaborate with all stakeholders to manage stock; inventory, transfers and customer orders.
  • promoting ownership and accountability throughout the team to always foster a proactive health and safety culture.
  • This role is full-time and permanent for day shifts, Monday to Friday.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in a warehouse leadership position or similar
  • Be highly organised and drive efficiency
  • Sound inventory management and system skills
  • Experience in a similar industry, especially with steel, is preferred
  • A passion for safety, quality and operational excellence
  • Ability to lead the team to optimal performance in a high-volume and dynamic environment
  • A current forklift licence and/or F endorsed driver's licence

Why Join Asmuss?

  • Make a real impact in a newly created leadership role
  • Be part of a knowledgeable and passionate team in a state-of-the-art facility
  • Enjoy a culture that celebrates safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable and growing business. If you have the skills and attitude to succeed, we'd love to hear from you

Successful candidates must have the rights to work in NZ, and will be subject to pre-employment checks such as medical, drug and alcohol testing, and MOJ Criminal Conviction history check.

Apply now to make a real difference

About Asmuss

H J Asmuss, a privately-owned NZ organisation that has been at the heart of New Zealand's most significant industrial, construction, and infrastructure projects for over 100 years. With over 230+ dedicated staff spread across our nationwide branch network, we supply essential steel and flow control products across a diverse range of industries, including building, construction, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

Our purpose is to create a stronger New Zealand by helping our customers, communities and people succeed.

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