Distribution Centre Dispatch Supervisor - Christchurch

Lead Our Dispatch Operation at NZ Safety Blackwoods 

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, we're proud to be New Zealand's leading provider of safety, engineering, packaging, and industrial supply solutions. We're looking for an experienced Warehouse Dispatch Supervisor to join our Christchurch Distribution Centre and help lead the delivery of outstanding service to our customers across New Zealand. 

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating warehouse dispatch activities, driving team performance, and ensuring customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched safely, accurately, and on time. 

What You'll Be Doing 

As our Warehouse Dispatch Supervisor, you'll be responsible for leading daily warehouse dispatch activities and supporting the wider Distribution Centre operation. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of warehouse team members 
• Coordinating daily dispatch operations to meet service and delivery targets 
• Monitoring workflow and prioritising order fulfilment activities 
• Ensuring customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately 
• Driving productivity, operational performance and continuous improvement 
• Monitoring warehouse KPIs and workflow through the Warehouse Management System 
• Working closely with Customer Service and other internal stakeholders to support customer outcomes 
• Promoting and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment 

What We're Looking For 

To be successful in this role, you'll bring: 

• 3+ Years of previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience 
• Strong understanding of warehouse dispatch and distribution operations 
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment 
• Well-developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability 
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) 
• Forklift licence  
• A hands-on approach and ability to lead from the front 
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety 

What's In It For You? 

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, we invest in our people and offer: 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Career progression within a nationally recognised business 
• Great staff benefits and discounts 
• A supportive and inclusive team culture 
• The opportunity to lead a critical function within our Christchurch operation 
• Excellent working conditions in a modern distribution centre 

If you're an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys leading teams, improving performance, and delivering excellent customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today and help us keep New Zealand working safely.