Job Description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Planning and Fulfillment Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

As Warehouse Manager, you will plan, direct, and monitor all activities in the warehouse, developing and managing warehouse operations to effectively control the receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of products, systems, and services to customers.

Your core responsibilities:

• Propose and manage the annual warehouse budget and operate within the approved budget
• Manage warehouse staff activities to optimize resource utilization and determine corrective actions for cost-related issues as necessary
• Improve warehouse operations through the use of lean practices
• Plan and optimize warehouse utilization and inventory
• Plan and monitor the storage, delivery, and dispatch of orders and keep stock control systems up to date
• Oversee stock control and processes orders
• Ensure all staff understand ABB's core values and group safety and integrity standards and act accordingly
• Implement and ensure compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies, and processes in the assigned area
• Ensure adherence to all internal and statutory regulations and policies
• Ensure integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities
• Be accountable for the health and safety of all employees and contractors, and continuous improvement in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) processes and integrity performance

Our team dynamics

You will report to the Planning and Fulfillment Manager and lead a warehouse team focused on ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable operations. You will promote and enable collaboration across the division to maximize results for ABB. Your leadership style will inspire, guide, motivate, and develop your team to build effective, competent, and high-performing warehouse operations.

Qualifications for the role

What you bring:

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective communication and stakeholder management
• Proven experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or logistics. You may have proven track record managing warehouse staff and operations
• Lean and process improvement experience is advantageous
• Budget management experience demonstrating financial acumen
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control processes
• Ability to work safely and ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulations
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. With our global technical teams working closely with industry partners, we deliver advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives.

Our Smart Power portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices such as switches and relays. We also provide advanced energy-efficient solutions and ABB Ability™ Energy Manager, a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

In Napier, New Zealand, we operate a manufacturing facility producing Power Conditioning products that serve customers globally. Our operations are built on a culture of quality and operational excellence, fueled by our talented people, tools, and processes. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering value to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and integrity.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.