Dispatch Supervisor
Job No:
TCG600
Location:
Ohinewai
Who we are
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in something big from the very start? We have built a new, state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing site in the north Waikato, and we’re looking for hardworking, motivated individuals to help us be the best we can —and build your career along the way!
Why This Opportunity is Different
- Be Part of a New Site:
Join a modern, purpose-built manufacturing and testing facility where you’ll help establish processes and set the standard for excellence from day one - Career Growth & Development:
Whether you want to build your technical lab skills, specialise in chemical testing, or progress into R&D or production quality roles, we’re committed to developing your career - Modern Equipment & Facilities:
You’ll work with up-to-date laboratory equipment, clean workspaces, and new technology designed to support safety and accuracy - Supportive, Collaborative Team:
Work alongside experienced colleagues who value problem-solving, teamwork and innovation
About the Role
This role is responsible for overseeing all dispatch and finished goods warehouse activities. You will lead the dispatch team and professional drivers, coordinate freight movements, and ensure orders are dispatched accurately, safely and on time.
This role plays a critical part in customer service delivery, inventory integrity and continuous improvement across logistics operations, which includes:
Team Leadership
- Lead, coordinate and develop the dispatch and warehouse team
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Allocate labour and resources to meet daily dispatch requirements
- Drive productivity, quality and safety performance
Dispatch & Service Delivery
- Plan and execute efficient and cost-effective dispatch schedules
- Coordinate freight carriers to meet DIFOT and service expectations
- Ensure dispatch documentation, processes and system records are accurate
- Identify and escalate any risks impacting delivery, quality or safety
- Monitor wastage, rejects and rework, driving corrective action
Warehouse & Inventory
- Oversee finished goods storage, picking and distribution
- Maintain warehouse organisation, layout and housekeeping standards
- Support stocktakes and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Ensure inventory and system records remain accurate
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Lead WHS compliance, safe work practices and reporting
- Participate in audits, investigations and improvement initiatives
- Identify root causes of issues and implement sustainable solutions
Skills and experience
We’re looking for a confident and structured logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As well as:
- Proven experience supervising dispatch, warehouse or logistics operations
- Strong understanding of DIFOT, freight coordination and service delivery
- Experience leading teams and driving accountability
- Solid knowledge of WHS and safety leadership
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
- Confident communication skills with internal teams and freight partners
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel reporting and analysis preferred)
- Forklift licence and logistics systems experience (desirable)
Get Started Now!
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today to join a growing, dynamic team at the ground level. Together, we’ll build something amazing—and we want YOU to be part of it!
Location: Ohinewai, North Waikato
Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
Compensation: Competitive and experience-based
Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to make your mark and grow with us. Apply today!
