Warehouse Manager Baldonnel.

Job Specification – Warehouse Manager

Location: Dublin 22, Ireland Industry: Warehousing / Logistics Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join one of our client’s operations teams based in Dublin 22.

The Warehouse Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of goods.

The successful candidate will lead and develop the warehouse team, manage operational performance and drive continuous improvement, stock accuracy, Health & Safety and customer service standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day warehouse operation , ensuring goods are received, stored, picked and dispatched accurately and on time.
• Lead, motivate and develop Warehouse Supervisors, Team Leads and General Operatives .
• Manage team training, performance, development and rota planning .
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and warehouse procedures .
• Conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture .
• Monitor and manage stock accuracy , including stock takes, cycle counts and investigation of discrepancies.
• Plan warehouse resources including labour, equipment and space utilisation .
• Set, monitor and report on KPIs covering productivity, accuracy, cost and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer service.
• Ensure warehouse equipment, including reach trucks and forklifts , is maintained and safe to operate.
• Manage relationships with transport providers, suppliers and internal stakeholders .
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing and audit requirements .
• Prepare and manage the warehouse operating budget , controlling costs against agreed targets.
• Manage escalated operational issues and customer complaints .
• Support disciplinary and performance-management processes where required.
• Provide hands-on operational support on the warehouse floor when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager or similar distribution management role .
• Strong experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced logistics environment .
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and warehouse operating procedures .
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) .
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook .
• Experience managing stock control and inventory accuracy .
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills .
• Good commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience managing budgets and operational KPIs .
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Management is desirable.
• Flexibility to work shifts and provide support for out-of-hours operational requirements where necessary.
• Comfortable working within a warehouse environment and providing hands-on support when required.
• Ability to undertake occasional manual handling in line with relevant guidelines.

Health & Safety

The Warehouse Manager will hold overall responsibility for Health & Safety within the warehouse, ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed.

This includes ensuring appropriate PPE is worn, identifying and managing workplace hazards, and ensuring all incidents, near misses and safety concerns are reported, investigated and addressed promptly.

Benefits

• Additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount
• Store discount
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation in Dublin 22.

The role offers significant responsibility across people management, warehouse operations, Health & Safety, stock control, budgets and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to directly influence operational performance.

The successful candidate will receive a strong benefits package alongside the opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.