Warehouse Manager - Raw & Packaging

About Vitaco

Vitaco is a leading health and wellness company in Australasia, known for trusted brands that reach consumers across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. The company is committed to promoting healthier lives through its products and culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager to oversee our distribution centers located in East Tamaki and Penrose. The role involves direct leadership of a sizeable team, including 5 team leaders and around 50 warehouse staff across three shifts. The position focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective warehouse operations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team to meet operational goals.
• Create and maintain a strong culture of safety, employee engagement, and accountability within the warehouse.
• Ensure precise inventory management and consistently achieve warehouse performance metrics.
• Initiate and drive improvements across personnel, processes, and systems to enhance operational excellence.
• Consistently meet Delivery in Full, On Time (DIFOT) and customer service objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with departments including Planning, Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and HR to optimize operations.
• Engage in operational planning and pursue opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with company warehouse procedures, quality standards, inventory controls, and audit requirements.
• Promote robust employee relations practices such as performance management, training, attendance oversight, and workforce development.
• Champion health and safety protocols in alignment with the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and Vitaco’s safety standards.
• Support training initiatives, attend meetings and company events as an operational leader across all shifts.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Proven capability in coaching, mentoring, and team development.
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory controls, and transport coordination.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.
• Strong health and safety leadership background.
• Competence in managing budgets, labor costs, productivity, and service levels.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, or warehouse management systems is advantageous.
• Experience managing large teams and multi-site warehouse or manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for three warehouse sites.
• Must have full New Zealand working rights.

Why Work with Vitaco?

Vitaco is recognized as an HRD5-Star Employer of Choice and offers more than just employment: a chance to innovate, collaborate, and grow within a supportive, forward-thinking company. The organization is passionate about fostering healthier lives and values continuous improvement and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Discounts on Vitaco products.
• Subsidised onsite café facilities.
• Paid leave on your birthday.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Access to in-house wellness and naturopathic services.
• A cooperative and supportive team culture.