Warehouse Lead
Apply now and take the lead on afternoon shift operations.
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About Gallagher
At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.
Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission.
Lead the shift. Develop the team. Drive operational excellence.
We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Lead to drive our Distribution and Production Stores operations on our afternoon shift – working 3:00pm – 11:30pm.
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you’ll coordinate people, priorities and inventory to ensure outbound distribution, production supply, replenishment and inventory movements are completed safely, accurately and on time.
What you’ll do
Lead afternoon shift operations, coordinating workload and labour allocation to achieve daily targets.
Monitor workflow and proactively manage changing priorities, production requirements and operational issues.
Lead, coach and develop team members, creating a safe, engaged and high-performing culture.
Champion Health & Safety, quality and compliance across all warehouse activities.
Maintain inventory accuracy through effective replenishment, stock movements, cycle counts and investigations.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, processes, accuracy and service levels.
Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse leadership, suppliers and freight partners.
You’ll help create a warehouse operation where people are engaged, inventory is accurate, production has what it needs, and every shift delivers safely and efficiently
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in warehouse management, team leadership or a similar operational role.
Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and safety standards.
Experience with warehouse management systems; 5+ years’ SAP WMS experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
Ability to lead change, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
Working at Gallagher
Joining Gallagher means being part of a global technology leader that invests in its people, its plant, and long-term careers.
What we offer:
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonuses
Life & Disability Insurance.
Boost App membership; Gallagher staff discounts at a variety of NZ stores.
· Plenty of fun along the way; team building events, inspiring guest speakers, and team lunches.
If you’re a confident frontline leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Hamilton, New Zealand
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Closing Date
- 27 September, 2026
- Eligible for Referral Bonus
- No