Team Leader - Night shift

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to lead the Night Shift Operations at our Waikato branch.

This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse, maintaining high standards of quality, and delivering exceptional customer service.

As a hands-on team leader, you'll be managing people, overseeing night shift operations, and ensuring critical tasks—such as picking and packing orders and ensuring trucks leave on time—are completed efficiently.

Role Highlights:

• Immediate Start
• Full-time Permanent Position
• Sunday to Friday (04:00 pm to 01:00 am)
• Location: Mainstreet Place, Te Rapa

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the night shift team in all operational aspects of the department.
• Supervise the team, assign tasks, provide guidance, monitor performance, and address any issues.
• Ensure all goods meet the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and picking products.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and quality control standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock is managed efficiently.
• Strive for operational efficiencies in all business areas.

Key attributes: 

This role supports the overall customer order fulfillment of Service Foods and supply chain efficiency and contributes to a safe and productive environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

You will have - 

• Proven experience in a warehouse leadership role, preferably in a food wholesale or logistics environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and procedures.
• Current Forklift License (preferred). Class 2 Driver’s License is a bonus (not essential).
• A passion for fresh produce and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.

What to expect: At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a positive, dynamic work environment. Our core values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—guide everything we do. We encourage you to embrace these values as you grow and succeed with us. We encourage you to embrace these principles as you grow and thrive with us.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

About us: Service Foods is one of New Zealand's largest privately family owned and operated food service distribution businesses. With items imported from over 20 countries as well as our locally produced offerings, we have close to 14,000 products for you to discover. We employ around 800 team members, operate over 220 trucks, and have 15 strategically placed branches across New Zealand. Learn more about us at www.servicefoods.co.nz

Apply Now! If you're a motivated leader ready to take on an exciting new challenge, apply now to join our growing team at the Waikato Branch

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks: Successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC), and alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.