Warehouse Supervisor

About ABB

ABB is dedicated to helping industries operate more efficiently and sustainably. Our team members are empowered to lead, supported for growth, and take pride in contributing to global operations.

Role Overview

As a Warehouse Supervisor in our manufacturing unit located in Napier, you will lead a warehouse team focusing on operational excellence and continuous process improvement. This role involves supervising daily warehouse operations, managing resources, and ensuring smooth, efficient workflows. You will foster a data-driven management culture and lead by example across a two-shift schedule with extended production hours, maintaining safety and performance standards through multiple shifts.

Key Duties

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive data records within the ERP system.
• Lead, develop, and mentor warehouse team members while managing staffing and performance.
• Ensure adherence to warehouse procedures for timely and accurate data entry of inbound and outbound materials and products.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to optimize warehouse capacity, inventory control, and floor space usage.
• Identify and implement operational enhancements to improve efficiency and performance.
• Address critical issues related to products or equipment by working closely with internal teams.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety-first culture, ensuring all team members return home safely every day.
• Encourage engagement and accountability across shifts, cultivating inclusiveness, trust, and transparent communication.
• Participate actively in routine inventory control activities.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with competing priorities, requiring decisive action, resilience, and a balance between leadership and operational focus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in team supervision and coaching.
• Proven experience managing teams across multiple shifts or extended hours.
• Strong abilities in motivating teams, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
• Experience working within manufacturing warehouse operations.
• Advanced understanding of workplace Health and Safety legislation, particularly the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience collaborating across departments.
• Preferred qualifications include leadership certificates, trade certifications, or relevant formal education.
• Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand; prior experience in a New Zealand manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to lead within a global technology company that values sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Engage in a cooperative, safety-conscious leadership atmosphere with excellent professional growth prospects.
• Inclusive full medical coverage for employees and their families.
• Contributions to KiwiSaver and ABB Superannuation Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Secure, full-time, onsite leadership position with an award-winning employer in Napier.
• Drive impactful projects that energize industries and communities while fostering new manufacturing talent.

Additional Information

ABB Critical Power delivers energy distribution technologies and solutions supporting data centers, manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure, and commercial facilities worldwide. Our offerings include a range of industrial and safety devices, underpinned by sustainable and energy-efficient practices. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.