Operations Supervisor

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Lineage

People & HR, Operations

Timaru, New Zealand

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 2,500 team members.

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Operations Supervisor
Timaru, New Zealand
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You will be instrumental in managing the daily operations of our facility, helping to deliver reliable, high-quality services to our customers.
  • Play a key role within our operations team

  • Excellent long-term career growth and development opportunities

  • Supportive, and people-focused workplace culture

About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Supervisor to join the team at Lineage. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our facility in Timaru, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our services to our valued clients.

This is a full-time position leading a team of up to 10 team members.

What you'll be doing

  • Supervising and coordinating the work of a team of warehouse operatives to ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard and within set timelines

  • Monitoring and optimising warehouse workflows and processes to drive productivity and operational excellence

  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction

  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations

  • Providing regular reporting and performance updates to senior management

  • Fostering a positive, co-operative and safety-focused work culture

  • Assisting with the training and development of warehouse staff


What we're looking for

  • Experience (3+ years) in a warehouse or logistics operations supervisory role

  • Strong understanding of warehouse management systems and inventory control processes

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address operational challenges

  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a logistics environment

  • A cooperative and adaptable relationship builder with a focus on continuous improvement.


Apply now for this exciting opportunity to become our next Supervisor!

Why Lineage?

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.



Benefits

Lineage provides a safe, stable and reliable work environment and offers;

  • Competitive pay

  • Retail discounts as some of New Zealand’s largest retailers (via the Boost Scheme)

  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time to contribute in the community

  • An employee assistance programme