Warehouse and Distribution Manager

About us:

George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited “GWF” is a quality and customer focused FMCG that makes some of Australasia’s favourite food. GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 6,500 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, small goods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top Bakery, Don KRC, Mauri ANZ. We are renowned in New Zealand for our iconic bread brands which include Tip Top Bakery, Ploughmans, Burgen, Golden and Big Ben Pies, just to name a few.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Warehouse and Distribution Managers to lead and manage Warehouse and Distribution operations across our Auckland bakery at Otahuhu. This newly introduced role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to shape and define their own pathways within the business.

The successful candidate will oversee the efficient operation of our bakeries’ warehouse and distribution processes, ensuring that our products are stored, handled, and distributed in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Warehouse and Distribution Manager has between 2-3 direct reports, indirect reports are made up of the Dispatch and Inwards Goods teams, and shared contractor management accountabilities for third-party transport contractors.

Key accountabilities of this position include:

• Lead and manage bakery warehouse and distribution operations.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective storage, handling, and distribution of products.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Develop frontline leadership capabilities.
• Provide 24/7 coverage for distribution issues.
• Support team training and relationship management.

About You:

You will live and breathe our values (SAFE, COURAGEOUS, TRUSTING, COLLABORATIVE), act like an owner of the business and fit comfortably within our high performing culture of curiosity and growth mindset.

You have proven experience in warehouse and distribution management, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills. Your excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities enable you to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks. You possess in-depth knowledge of safety and quality standards in warehouse operations, ensuring the highest standards are consistently met.

What we offer:

At GWF, we are passionate and enthusiastic about our people and our business. We seek to ensure every person grows during their time at GWF and is proud to work here. 

• Values driven culture
• Short term incentive
• Ongoing support and training opportunities for personal and professional development
• Caring Everyday community programme – paid days to volunteer
• Flexible working and Parental leave support
• Free bread and bakery products

Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete our pre-employment screening tests including a medical check with a drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au.