Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Dublin North
Salary: €45,000 – €50,000 (DOE)
Days of work: Monday – Friday

Company Overview

A well-established logistics and freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee operations within a busy distribution facility. The business provides a range of logistics solutions, including road freight, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs services, and international transport across Ireland, the UK, and global markets.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, and compliance across all warehouse activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure efficiency, budget compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Organise and oversee shift activities and support senior management requests as required.
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop warehouse staff to maximise productivity and maintain safety standards.
• Manage relationships between the warehouse operation and other business departments, including transport and customs functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with the finance team to review monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports, analysing costs, margins, profitability, and operational performance.
• Ensure accurate customer invoicing and identify opportunities to maximise warehouse revenue.
• Maintain warehouse security procedures and controls.
• Take responsibility for Health & Safety standards, compliance, record keeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are carried out professionally and resources are utilised effectively.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout warehouse and yard areas.
• Oversee the accurate measurement and cubing of freight and ensure documentation is updated accordingly.
• Support operational improvement projects and service enhancement initiatives.
• Manage inventory held at third-party warehouse locations when required.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ management experience within a large, fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Proven experience in stock management and inventory control.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Previous cross-docking experience is essential and candidates without this experience will not be considered.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business needs.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: €45,000 – €50,000 depending on experience.

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• No regular weekend or bank holiday work required

Overtime Rates:

• Time and a half for Saturdays
• Double time for Bank Holidays if required

Benefits Include:

• Pension scheme with employer contribution of 6% following successful completion of probation.
• Fully funded private healthcare following probation.
• Mid-year and end-of-year performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing logistics operation.