Our Story
At Tegel Foods, we’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s most trusted household names. For generations, we’ve been delivering high-quality, Halal chicken products to families across the country — helping Kiwis put great food on the table every single day.
Behind our success is a fast-paced, high-performing supply chain that keeps our products moving nationwide. To stay at the top of our game, we’re looking for a dynamic and driven Raw Materials Warehouse Manager to lead our Raw Materials Warehouse team in Henderson.
If you’re passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement — this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
About the role
Reporting to the Procurement and Inbound Logistics Manager, you’ll take ownership of the Dry Store operations on site — leading inwards goods, storage, and internal distribution.
You’ll play a key role in connecting planning, procurement, and operations to ensure the right materials are available at the right time — at the best possible cost. Your leadership will directly influence performance, efficiency, and product availability across the site.
This is more than a warehouse role — it’s a strategic leadership position where you can bring fresh ideas, strengthen processes, and build a motivated, high-performing team.
What Your Day Will Comprise Of
Warehousing :-
- Lead a safe, efficient, and cost-effective warehousing function.
- Ensure accurate inventory management and system integrity.
- Partner with technical, planning, and production teams to reduce waste and manage short-dated stock.
- Manage supplier non-conformance processes (SCAR) and drive timely resolution.
Leadership & Team Development :-
- Inspire, coach, and develop your team to perform at their best.
- Drive accountability and high standards of behaviour.
- Lead performance management processes in partnership with People & Culture
- Ensure all Quality and Food Safety standards are met and audit ready.
- Champion and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
Health & Safety :-
- Proactively identify and manage risks.
- Embed a strong safety culture and see issues through to resolution.
What You'll Bring
- 3–5 years’ experience in a similar leadership role (FMCG or perishable goods environment highly regarded)
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience with MRP systems (INFOR M3 or similar advantageous)
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Solid understanding of EH&S and Food Safety standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and inventory management skills
- A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and performance.
What's In It for You
- Competitive salary
- Medical and life insurance benefits
- Staff discounts on Tegel products
- A supportive, team-focused environment
- The opportunity to lead change and shape operational success within a nationally recognised brand.
Ready to Step Up?
If you’re ready to take your leadership career to the next level and be part of a company that feeds New Zealand every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our careers website and apply today. Don’t wait — applications will close as soon as we find the right person.
Make your next move count. Join Tegel!
Job Details
Reference #21944
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Closes on 26 Mar 2026 10:55
Location(s)
Expertise Inventory Management, Logistics, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain and Technical Services
Job level(s) Management
Work type(s) Permanent full-time
More details (document) PD_Raw Material Warehouse Manager HN.pdf