DC Shift Supervisor

Bapcor New Zealand is part of the wider Bapcor Group, a leading Asia Pacific provider of automotive aftermarket parts, equipment, services, and solutions. In New Zealand, we operate a nationwide network of trusted brands including BNT, Autolign, HCB, NZ Brake Co, Precision Equipment, and JAS, delivering one of the most comprehensive automotive parts ranges in the market.

We are more than an automotive business — we are a purpose-led organisation driven by our people and the role we play in supporting our customers and communities. A key part of this is our focus on knowing what our customers need before they do and being there for what matters most. Our New Zealand team is integral to the success of the wider Bapcor Group, contributing to both local excellence and regional strategy.

When you join Bapcor New Zealand, you become part of a supportive, high-performing business that spans more than 1,000 locations and employs over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. We are deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

At the core of everything we do are our values:

• We do the right thing
• We are in it together
• We give a damn
• We get it done

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Distribution Centre Shift Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our Distribution Centre. This role is responsible for ensuring warehouse operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and accurately while driving team performance, inventory integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a team of warehouse professionals, oversee operational processes and systems, monitor performance against key metrics, and support the delivery of exceptional service across the supply chain network. 

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse and distribution activities.
• Ensure efficient inventory flow and stock accuracy across the Distribution Centre.
• Monitor operational performance and support achievement of service and productivity targets.
• Complete stock takes, inventory investigations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain operational systems and act as a key user for warehouse management and ERP systems.
• Coordinate maintenance of warehouse equipment, facilities, and operational consumables. 

Health & Safety

• Champion a strong safety culture and promote a zero-harm workplace.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in hazard identification, risk management, incident investigations, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of safety standards across the site. 

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse personnel.
• Conduct training, mentoring, and performance management activities.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
• Role model company values, leadership behaviours, and safe work practices.
• Support succession planning and capability development within the team. 

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Participate in business improvement projects and process enhancements.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and service providers.

• Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in warehousing and distribution operations.
• Proven experience leading and supervising teams in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Strong reporting, analysis, and operational performance monitoring experience.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Why join Bapcor? If you haven’t heard (word spreads fast), Bapcor is an awesome workplace. Apart from a great culture, you get:

• Your birthday off every year
• A paid volunteer day annually
• Free breakfast every morning
• Competitive salary + incentives for results
• Exceptional discounts on our products
• A flat structure where you’ll work alongside senior leaders
• Career growth opportunities with our parent company, Bapcor, which operates across NZ, Australia, and Southeast Asia

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible.