If you are an experienced warehouse supervisor with a proven track record of leading people, managing workloads and delivering operational results, we’d like to hear from you.
About ChemCare
ChemCare is a leading 3PL provider specialising in the storage, handling and distribution of dangerous goods throughout New Zealand. Based in Otahuhu, we are centrally located to industry and transport networks, with safety, service and care at the forefront of what we do.
About the role
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a hands-on Inwards Supervisor to lead our receiving operations team. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will liaise with Customer Service, Inventory and Operational teams to ensure receiving activities are completed safely, accurately and on time.
This role requires proven people management capability, strong administrative skills and the ability to coordinate competing workload priorities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead, coach and develop the inwards team, setting clear expectations and holding staff accountable for safety, accuracy and productivity.
- Plan daily workflow and allocate labour, equipment and resources to meet operational targets and changing customer requirements.
- Coordinate container movements, devanning, receiving, putaways, empty returns and dehire within required timeframes.
- Oversee checks against purchase orders, verifying quantities, product details, batches and condition.
- Ensure accurate receipting and scanning, batch control and timely putaways to maintain inventory integrity.
- Investigate receiving discrepancies and coordinate timely resolution with the relevant teams.
- Monitor receiving KPIs, keep operational statuses current and maintain accurate documentation, reports and administrative records.
- Report outstanding work, delays and issues daily, taking ownership of follow-up actions.
- Ensure compliance with MPI, Approved Transitional Facility, health and safety and dangerous goods requirements.
- Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies while maintaining safe, organised work areas.
Benefits
- Stable, full-time permanent employment in a specialist logistics business.
- Ongoing internal and external training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression for those with a proven track record.
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and make a practical impact on operations.
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience supervising warehouse inwards or receiving teams.
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution and team development.
- Demonstrated ability to allocate workloads, manage labour resources and prioritise competing operational demands.
- Practical experience with container devanning, yard movements and container dehire.
- A current forklift licence.
- Current MPI Approved Person (AP) certification and practical MPI / Approved Transitional Facility experience.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail and good numeracy.
- Confidence using warehouse management systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and reporting tools.
- Clear communication, sound judgement and the confidence to seek clarification when product details or instructions are unclear.
- A practical, hands-on approach, with ownership of tasks and consistent follow-through.
- Reliability, punctuality and readiness for a 7:00am start.
- The ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety and accuracy, with strong health and safety, quality and environmental awareness.
Preferred experience
- Chemical, dangerous goods or regulated warehousing environments.
- Scanning and RF-based receiving processes.
- 3PL, logistics or distribution operations.
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