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.

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.

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.