Health & Safety Manager Supply Chain
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role:
As our Health & Safety Manager youll partner with Supply Chain teams to lead health and safety transformation and embed a strong safety culture across the division. Sitting at the Supply Chain Leadership table youll influence decisions and shape the next chapter of our safety strategy. Youll build on strong foundations by advancing programmes that engage our people strengthen leadership capability and embed proactive risk management - creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment. Our supply chain operates 24/7 and includes over 1000 team members across Transport Inventory and support teams as well as our Dry Goods and Temperature-Controlled Distribution Centres. Youll report to the Head of Health & Safety and lead a passionate team of five (3 advisors a coordinator and an administrator) who share your commitment to keeping our people safe at work.
About you:
Youll be an experienced Health & Safety leader who thrives on coaching influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels. While experience in an operational or logistics environment is an advantage its not essential. Ideally youll bring:
- Strong health and safety experience within a large organisation
- Proven ability to lead coach and develop a high-performing team
- Experience creating a culture of accountability and empowerment where team members thrive and grow
- Ability to lead confidently through change providing clear direction and helping teams to stay aligned and focused.
- Experience embedding best practice and continuous improvement through data-driven insights and collaboration
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to inspire influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Dont Meet Every Requirement We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.
How to apply:
Ready to take on the challenge Click apply now! Applications will close 11:59pm Sunday 16 November 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site. Include a cover letter that tells us why this role excites you and how youll champion health and safety.
If you have any questions about the role or experience any issues submitting your application please email
Why join us
- Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
- Were committed to equitable outcomes and we offer additional paid parental leave free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
- We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period discounts at local gyms and access to online wellbeing tools.
- We offer continuous learning and professional growth as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
- Were proud of our supportive team environment and our positive and friendly culture.
- Were a Pride Pledge organisation and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
- Our Hornby based office has free carparking and an in-house café.
About us:
Were a team of 14000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated our co-operative has more than 200 PAKnSAVE New World Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.
We value being at the heart of our communities like weve always been to make the South Island a better place for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island theres a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills experience passion and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer and endless opportunities for development.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
