Outbound Supervisor - Distribution Centre (Hastings)
Ngahuia Retail is the retail arm of Tahua Group, oneof New Zealand’s most trusted and respected retail groups. We are home to threebeloved brands: Number One Shoes + Hannahs, Torpedo7, and TheOutlet.
From uniting Number One Shoes and Hannahs as ‘One Team’ in2021, to welcoming Torpedo7 in 2024, and launching The Outlet in 2025, ourjourney has been dynamic and exciting. Each brand has its own identity, buttogether as One Retail Team, we’re committed to excellence, innovation, andsupporting our people to succeed.
Joining Ngahuia Retail means being part of the wider TahuaGroup, giving you the stability, career growth opportunities, and backing of alarge, trusted organisation, while still making an impact in a hands-on,fast-paced environment.
Why You’ll LoveThis Role
As OutboundSupervisor at our Distribution Centre in Hastings, you’ll be at the heart of ouroperations, leading the outbound team to get orders out safely, accurately, andon time. You’ll bring pace, structure, and energy to the floor, keeping theteam focused on hitting SLAs and continuously improving how we work.
This is a high-energyleadership role where you’ll see the impact of your decisions every day,balancing safety, service, cost, and culture. If you love leadingpeople, solving problems in real time, and driving operational excellence, thisrole is for you.
What You’ll Do
* Lead & engage your team: Coach, mentor, providefeedback, recognise wins, manage performance reviews, support recruitment,and foster a high-performing culture.
* Drive operational excellence: Oversee daily dispatchoperations, set priorities, allocate work, and ensure service commitmentsand business requirements are consistently met.
* Health, safety & security: Promote a strong safetyculture, maintain hygiene and security, ensure compliance with H&Ssystems, and accurately report any incidents.
* Manage pick, packing anddispatch process effectively: Ensure all orders across the business are processedefficiently and dispatched within required timeframes. Liaise with freightcarriers for timely pick ups to meet operational requirements.
* Labour & payrolloversight:Plan and allocate labour efficiently, manage payroll tasks, and maintaincost control.
* KPI & financialaccountability:Monitor operational KPIs, budgets, and cost per unit; implementimprovements to enhance efficiency and service.
* Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and service delivery, making sure theoutbound operation runs smoothly and efficiently.
Location &Hours
Location:Distribution Centre, Hastings area
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week)
What You’llBring
* Proven leadership experience, ideally in a warehouse or logisticsenvironment
* Ability to lead teams safely, accurately, and efficiently
* Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and organisational skills ina fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication and people leadership skills
* Confidence working with systems, reporting, and multiplestakeholders
* A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on service andefficiency
* Experience with ERP or WMS systems
* Dispatch, outbound, or logistics management experience
What We Offer
* A hands-on leadership role with real ownership and impact
* Be part of Ngahuia Retail and the wider Tahua Group,working across multiple iconic brands
* A supportive, collaborative team environment
* Opportunities to grow and develop your leadership and operationalskills
If you’re ready tolead a team, drive operational excellence, and make a tangible impact on oursupply chain, we’d love to hear from you!
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