Here’s your opportunity to lead our largest Distribution Centre with vision and strategy. Our Auckland facility operates 24/5 and is the main inwards point to our network, servicing our network of regional sites and direct-to-customer orders in the Auckland region.

With full control of site processes, and a motivated team reporting to you, you’ll be able to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and team engagement to continually improve a customer-centric operation. This role works closely with sales and senior management to ensure successful delivery across our network.

Ready to lead Steel & Tube’s key Auckland Distribution Centre? We seek a strategic manager to boost efficiency and team performance. You might be a seasoned operator, or looking for your next step in a more complex operation – we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development: 

You’ll lead a high-performing, engaged team at our Auckland Distribution Centre, fostering a culture of accountability and empowerment. Developing talent, planning succession, and building trust will be key. You’ll also guide regional branches indirectly on operational best practices.

Service Delivery & Customer Focus:

Champion a customer-centric culture that meets Service Level Agreements, ensuring accurate, on-time, and in-spec deliveries. You’ll optimise order fulfilment, manage freight partnerships, and collaborate with regional branches to enhance service standards.

Health & Safety Leadership:

Safety is paramount. You’ll oversee shared H&S responsibilities, ensure compliance with legislation and Steel & Tube policies, lead incident investigations, and foster a transparent safety culture across the site.

Continuous Improvement & Change:

Drive cost efficiencies and innovation without compromising customer experience. You’ll embed corporate initiatives, lead change in a unionised environment, and optimise processes like inventory and quality management (ISO 9001:2015).

Inventory & Cost Management:

Maintain accurate stock records, reduce variances, and optimise freight and controllable costs. You’ll forecast workflows, align resources, and ensure inventory policies are followed across Auckland and regional branches.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

At least 7 years of Distribution Centre and warehouse management experience with multi-site, customer-focused operations. You’re skilled in distribution principles, inventory management, and leading teams through change. A degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or other relevant field is required. Cultural fit, aligned with our values of United, Open, Trusted, Integrity, and Accountable, is critical.

Desirable:

Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications, steel industry experience, and a track record in project management are a plus.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Strategic thinker who inspires and develops teams
• People Skills: Builds trust and engages staff effectively
• Operational Acumen: Deep knowledge of Distribution Centre processes and efficiency
• Change Management: Drives innovation and embeds improvements
• Communication: Clear, collaborative, and customer-focused 

Ready to shape the future of our Auckland Distribution and lead with impact? Apply now and join Steel & Tube’s journey!