Warehouse Manager - Palmerston North

We’re partnering with a long‑standing, family‑owned distribution business with a proud history and a reputation for doing things properly. Established for generations, this is an organisation where people genuinely matter - reflected in exceptionally low staff turnover and a culture built on trust, care and pride in the workplace.
 
As the business transitions its warehouse operations to a newly established Palmerston North site, they’re seeking a hands‑on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of daily operations and help shape the future of the facility.
 
The Role
 
This is a practical, involved Warehouse Manager role where you’ll lead a small team, safeguard product integrity, and ensure the warehouse runs efficiently, safely and compliantly. You’ll oversee a high‑volume, high‑SKU environment and play a key role in setting standards as the site becomes operational.
 
You’ll also act as a responsible steward of the property, ensuring the shared facility remains tidy, compliant and well managed while working confidently with auditors and co‑tenants.
 

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end warehouse operations, including receiving, dispatch, storage and stock control
• Maintaining strong FIFO, batch integrity and stock accuracy across a large product range
• Ensuring high standards of Health & Safety and food safety compliance
• Operating forklifts (counterbalance and reach) and supporting stores work as required
• Identifying improvements to systems, efficiency and processes

 
About You

• 5+ years’ experience in warehouse operations, ideally within FMCG or food environments
• Strong understanding of food safety and Health & Safety requirements
• Confident with stock management, FIFO and batch‑controlled products
• SAP experience and current forklift licences (counterbalance and reach)
• Comfortable working in a small, fast‑paced team and dealing with auditors

 
Why Join?

• Stable, weekday role — no weekends
• Supportive, family‑oriented culture with very low staff turnover
• Quarterly profit share and a competitive salary
• Opportunity to help establish and influence a growing regional warehouse
• Work for a business that values loyalty, effort and doing things right
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
  (Availability required during Nov–Dec peak period)

 
How to Apply
 
If you’re a practical Warehouse Manager who values stability, pride in your work and a genuine team culture, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY to submit your application.
 
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.