About this role
Job Specification – Warehouse Supervisor / Team Lead
Location: Baldonnel, Dublin, Ireland Industry: Warehousing / Logistics / Distribution Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / Team Lead to join one of our client’s distribution teams based in Baldonnel, Dublin.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily coordination and supervision of warehouse activities, ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate handling of inventory and timely fulfilment of customer orders.
This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for warehouse operatives, daily workflows, stock accuracy, Health & Safety and operational performance.
Role and Responsibilities
- Supervise, motivate and develop a team of warehouse operatives .
- Coordinate daily warehouse activities across goods receiving, picking, packing, dispatch and inventory control .
- Plan workloads and allocate resources to meet daily operational requirements.
- Ensure productivity, accuracy and order fulfilment targets are achieved.
- Monitor operational KPIs , including order accuracy, pick rates, productivity and on-time dispatch.
- Identify performance issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, SOPs and warehouse standards .
- Maintain high standards of warehouse organisation, cleanliness and safety.
- Provide on-the-job training and ensure team members are competent in their assigned duties.
- Support the ongoing development and progression of warehouse employees.
- Monitor stock levels and inventory accuracy .
- Investigate stock discrepancies and support stock takes and cycle counts .
- Work closely with Warehouse Managers, transport teams and customer service to ensure smooth operations.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and service quality.
- Support the reduction of operational costs and process inefficiencies.
- Provide hands-on support to the warehouse team when required.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory/team-lead role.
- Experience within a high-volume distribution environment is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills with a hands-on approach.
- Good understanding of warehouse operations, stock control and inventory management .
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a warehouse environment.
- Experience monitoring and working with operational KPIs and performance data .
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) .
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office .
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to motivate teams and maintain high performance standards.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment .
- Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company benefits package
- Training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Full-time, permanent position
- Hands-on leadership experience within a busy distribution environment
- Opportunities to develop further within warehouse and logistics management
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / Team Lead looking to take the next step in their career within a busy distribution operation in Baldonnel.
The role offers responsibility across team leadership, warehouse operations, stock control, Health & Safety and performance management, with the opportunity to directly contribute to operational improvements.
The position would suit someone with a hands-on leadership style who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is looking for further career progression within logistics and distribution.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.