Warehouse Manager - Masterton

About the Company Northpower is a leading electricity and fibre network provider serving the Whangarei and Kaipara regions, with over 60,000 connected customers. As one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility contractors, we meet the needs of clients across various sectors, including transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial services. Our commitment to excellence and innovation allows us to deliver commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance. We take pride in our dedicated team of over 1,400 staff members, working across 17 locations to ensure our customers have reliable power and connectivity. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Manager to join our team in Masterton. In this hands-on position, you will oversee and manage the efficient and accurate daily operations of our depot, reporting directly to the Delivery Manager – Western Logistics. Your role will involve actively participating in day-to-day warehouse activities, including receiving and issuing goods, managing inventory, and ensuring smooth operations. Key responsibilities for this position include: - Actively engaging in daily warehouse operations, including receiving and issuing goods and managing inventory and cycle counts. - Ensuring operational efficiency, improving key performance indicators (KPIs), and maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, safety, and service. - Utilizing JDE operating systems, RFGen, and Excel to maintain accurate inventory levels. - Demonstrating strong planning and organizational skills to effectively manage daily workflows and resources across sites, while adapting to unexpected challenges. - Communicating effectively to coordinate with team members, manage workflow, and engage with both internal and external stakeholders. About You We are looking for someone who enjoys tackling a variety of projects and is proactive in supporting the team. To succeed in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: - A minimum of 3 years of warehouse management experience. - A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. - Strong leadership and communication skills. - A solid understanding of warehouse systems and best practices. - Experience with JDE, warehouse RF scanning, and Excel. - A commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality workplace. - A current fork hoist license and a clean class 1 motor vehicle license. - Flexibility regarding working hours. Benefits Joining our team comes with the satisfaction of playing a crucial role in delivering essential services to our communities. As our Warehouse Manager, you will face a range of challenges that will help you grow your skills and expertise. Our benefits include: - Competitive remuneration. - An in-house well-being program, a peer support network, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services. - Life insurance and group discounted medical insurance. - A commitment to professional growth and development. - A welcoming workplace where team members are valued and appreciated. - Tailored leadership development aligned with our specialized capability framework. - Discounted gym memberships and a range of retail discounts. Get in Touch If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being a key support for your team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now on our careers website. Your journey towards success starts here. Please note that suitable applicants will be interviewed while this advertisement is open, so we encourage you to submit your application early. Pre-employment screening will include a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks. To be considered for this role, you must be located in New Zealand and hold a current work visa. We regret that we cannot accept applications from individuals without the right to work in New Zealand. At Northpower, we manage our recruitment internally and encourage direct applications. We do not accept candidates through agencies unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request.