Yard Supervisor

at  Carters

At CARTERS, we’ve been helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. Our continued success and reputation as the best building partner in the market can only happen with the right teams. CARTERS people are highly experienced and ‘know their stuff’. We live by our core values: we are ’one team’, we’re customer-focused and we drive for results both for ourselves and on behalf of our customers.
As the Yard Supervisor at CARTERS Kapiti, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the timber yard, bulk store area and dispatch. Leading a small team including fork lift operators and drivers, you will embrace a mindset where no task is too big or too small to ensure the smooth movement of products in and out of the branch.

Supported by the Branch Manager you will:

• Deliver exceptional customer service ensuring orders are picked, assembled, and loaded quickly and efficiently.
• Oversee yard stock management.
• Coordinate logistics for despatching deliveries.
• Lead and develop the yard team by inspiring, supporting, motivating, and encouraging growth and succession.
• Uphold best practise standards by leading from the front and ensuring all health and safety standards are met and adhered to.

• Experience leading a team
• Full NZ Drivers Licence is a MUST.
• Must have a Forklift F Endorsed Licence with OSH Certificate
• Physically fit
• Someone who values teamwork and approaches tasks with a positive mindset.
• Capable in navigating computer systems with a firm grasp of technology.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience with an ability to motivate a team is essential.
• Building industry knowledge is beneficial