Operations Lead - Drury Distribution Centre

Operations Lead - Drury Distribution Centre

Posted : 15 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 14 / 11 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : Drury

Job Category : Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Are you ready for a brand-new opportunity at our purpose-built Steel Warehouse?

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you'lllead and motivate a team of operators, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain a strong culture of accountability and teamwork.

Our Drury Distribution Centre is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to oversee the daily operations and distribution, and drive efficiency, safety and team performance every day.

Job Description

About the Role

Supervise and coordinate day-to-day warehouse activities

Coach and support shift supervisors and operators to achieve operational KPIs.

Overseeing warehouse operational activities and ensuring compliance with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Be the floor champion for health and safety, committed to ensuring best and safe practices are upheld

Manage inbound / outbound freight to ensure processes are continuously improved and efficient

Collaborate with all stakeholders to manage stock; inventory, transfers and customer orders.

promoting ownership and accountability throughout the team to always foster a proactive health and safety culture.

This role is full-time and permanent for day shifts, Monday to Friday.

What You'll Bring :

Proven experience in a warehouse leadership position or similar

Be highly organised and drive efficiency

Sound inventory management and system skills

Experience in a similar industry, especially with steel, is preferred

A passion for safety, quality and operational excellence

Ability to lead the team to optimal performance in a high-volume and dynamic environment

A current forklift licence and / or F endorsed driver's licence

Why Join Asmuss?

Make a real impact in a newly created leadership role

Be part of a knowledgeable and passionate team in a state-of-the-art facility

Enjoy a culture that celebrates safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable and growing business.

If you have the skills and attitude to succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

Successful candidates must have the rights to work in NZ, and will be subject to pre-employment checks such as medical, drug and alcohol testing, and MOJ Criminal Conviction history check.

Apply now to make a real difference!

About Asmuss

H J Asmuss, a privately-owned NZ organisation that has been at the heart of New Zealand's most significant industrial, construction, and infrastructure projects for over 100 years.

With over 230+ dedicated staff spread across our nationwide branch network, we supply essential steel and flow control products across a diverse range of industries, including building, construction, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

Our purpose is to create a stronger New Zealand by helping our customers, communities and people succeed.

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