Operations Supervisor

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.  

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 2,500 team members.

The Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day running ensuring customer requirements are met, staff understand what is expected of them (including safety), and all compliance and regulations are met.  

About the Role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are looking for someone to join our team who will be responsible of ensuring that the Wiri – Day Shift cold storage products are operated efficiently and effectively to maintain the highest level of service for our customer.

You will be a strong communicator and be able to respond quickly to changing demands. Enhancing and maintaining the effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be a leader of health and safety in our Sulphur Point facility.

We are looking for a minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in an operations/warehousing role with leading a team. Experience of export licensed/regulatory environment is an advantage.

If you have the following attributes and experience, this could be the job for you:

• lead and build on Lineage’s health and safety culture
• effective leadership, with a strong focus on staff 
• plan and direct work activities in a dynamic environment
• proficient numeracy and analytical skills
• ensure all organisational and operational procedures and policies are adhered to
• ensure all inwards, and outward/export processes meet regulatory and licence requirements
• control inventory and have the ability to work a computer-based tracking system
• have proficient verbal and written communication skills
• hold a current Forklift Operators licence
• Reach Truck experience and advantage
• 8 hours minimum but operations continue until all product is placed for the day. Some weekend work is available
• excellent planner and problem solver

This is a great opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and energetic person who can bring a team together.

About Lineage

In New Zealand, our facilities are strategically located in Auckland, Kerepehi, Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru and Dunedin.

At Lineage, our six values help guide how we behave and define what we hold most important: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership.  We all play a position that is key to the company’s success.

If you are a proven leader who shares these values, Lineage welcome the opportunity to view your CV and to consider your application. 

 

Successful candidate appointment is subject to current referee checks and pre-employment medical assessment (including drug test).  Lineage Logistics is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Why Lineage?
 

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Lineage provides a safe, stable and reliable work environment and offers;

• Competitive pay

• Retail discounts as some of New Zealand’s largest retailers (via the Boost Scheme)

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time to contribute in the community

• An employee assistance programme