• Job Description

  Req#: REF11832S

  Company Description

  JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, we’ve been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2022, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

  What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

  We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. We care about our environment and have a sustainability program in place called Common Grounds which focuses on Responsible Sourcing, Minimised Footprint and Connected People. We’re striving to use 100% responsibly sourced coffee and green packaging and achieve gender balance in management by 2025 while reducing our emissions.

  Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. Unleash your possibility!

  Find out more at: https://careers-nz.jacobsdouweegberts.com/

  Job Description

  We are looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee our day-to-day warehouse operations. This role has a high focus on safety and quality; ensuring our standards and processes are understood and adhered to, to support the health of our people and the quality of our product. You will play a vital role in building a strong health & safety culture across the manufacturing site.

  You will take ownership of inventory management, lead continuous improvement projects to increase warehouse efficiency and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Are you up for this challenge?

  In this role, you will:

  • Manage inventory with accuracy, attention to detail, and focus on minimising discrepancies and losses
  • Champion health, safety and quality across the breadth of the warehouse operations
  • Manage supplier and 3PL provider relationships with consistent communication, dispute resolution, and collaboration
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments using SAP
  • Work collaboratively with planning and production teams to order materials in accordance with production schedules and demand forecasts
  • Take ownership and accountability of continuous improvement projects that are focused on increasing efficiency within the warehouse
  • Supervise contractors working within the warehouse, ensuring adherence to safety and quality

  Qualifications

  For this role as a Warehouse Supervisor, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

  • You have proven experience in a supervisory / leadership role within warehousing environments
  • Experience in inventory management and have coordinated both inbound and outbound activities
  • Confident working with health, safety and quality systems and protocols within a food manufacturing environment
  • A forklift license with experience operating a counterbalance forklift is preferred
  • Experience with SAP will be highly regarded
  • Basic computer literacy with MS Office Suite
  • You have strong communication skills (written and verbal) dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • You hold valid and unrestricted New Zealand working rights

  Additional Information

  What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary with contributions to your KiwiSaver and a bonus opportunity
  • A full-time permanent contract
  • Enjoy half a day off on your birthday
  • Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff parcels including a range of our coffee and tea brands
  • Free parking at our Otara production site
  • We will pay for your Life Insurance with subsidised Medical Insurance!

  This is a permanent full-time position based in our production site in East Tamaki, New Zealand. You will work 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday with flexible starting times.

  If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to Kaylee Mant (kaylee.mant@jdecoffee.com). Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

  JDE Peet's is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their true selves. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

  We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ.

• About the company

  JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands. For more than 265 years, JDE has been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

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