Cargo Warehouse Manager

Aer Lingus; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aer Lingus is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the Dublin Cargo Warehouse. You will be accountable for safety, service, productivity, quality and cost in a 24/7 operation.

You will lead a team of Duty Managers and Supervisors, driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and data-informed decision making. Reporting to the Head of Ireland Operations, you will implement operational changes, leverage data trends, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure end-to-end

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a large operational team in a fast-paced warehouse, logistics or transport environment.
• Experience delivering operational performance through strong leadership, accountability and people management.
• Experience managing through supervisors, duty managers or other frontline leaders.
• Demonstrable experience implementing operational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong ability to use data and KPIs to identify performance gaps and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large operational team across a 24/7 Dublin cargo warehouse, ensuring safety, service, productivity, quality and cost targets.
• Drive a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach the management team with clear expectations and ongoing capability development.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, regulatory and company requirements through controls and governance.
• Own operational performance and proactively manage risks to meet customer commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and simplify processes for sustainable gains.
• Leverage data, technology and AI-enabled tools to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Office Operations and stakeholders to remove barriers and improve cargo flow.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational performance

People management

Operational change

Data & KPIs

Tools

WMS

Job description

Your role

What we deliver goes beyond the cargo we move. Ireland plays a critical role in connecting global supply chains, moving everything from life‑saving medicines to high‑value technology products.

Your role

What we deliver goes beyond the cargo we move. Ireland plays a critical role in connecting global supply chains, moving everything from life‑saving medicines to high‑value technology products.

Success depends on safe, reliable & efficient warehouse operations, powered by great people, strong leadership & continuous improvement.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Ireland Operations at IAG Cargo, the Warehouse Manager leads the Dublin Cargo Warehouse and is accountable for performance across safety, service, productivity, quality, cost, people and compliance.

Leading a team of Duty Managers and Supervisors, the role drives a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous improvement, ensuring operational standards are consistently achieved across a 24/7 operation.

The Warehouse Manager uses operational data, performance trends and business insight to identify risks, challenge existing ways of working and make informed decisions that improve operational outcomes. The role leads the implementation of operational improvements, driving measurable gains in productivity, service delivery, safety and cost performance.

Principal Accountabilities

Safety

Lead a proactive safety culture, ensuring risks are identified, standards are maintained and incidents are fully investigated, with corrective actions implemented and sustained.

People & Performance

Drive a culture of accountability & high performance, ensuring resources are effectively deployed, performance issues are addressed & teams are aligned to operational requirements.

Capability & Leadership

Develop high‑performing management team through clear expectations, coaching, performance management & ongoing capability development.

Compliance

Ensure full compliance with safety, security, regulatory & company requirements through effective controls, governance & operational oversight.

Operational Delivery

Own operational performance across safety, service, productivity, quality and cost, ensuring customer commitments are delivered & operational risks are proactively managed.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

Drive continuous improvement challenging existing processes, simplifying ways of working & delivering sustainable improvements in operational performance.

Data, Technology & AI

Leverage operational data, technology, automation & AI‑enabled tools to identify trends, support decision‑making and improve productivity, service and operational effectiveness.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Office Operations and key stakeholders to remove barriers, improve end‑to‑end cargo flow and drive consistency across the wider operation.

Additional Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Support to Office & Other Functions: Work closely with the Office Manager and wider leadership team to resolve cross‑functional issues, improve end‑to‑end cargo flow and support consistent operational standards.

Your Qualifications And Key Criteria

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience leading a large operational team in a fast‑paced warehouse, logistics or transport environment.
• Experience delivering operational performance through strong leadership, accountability and people management.
• Experience managing through supervisors, duty managers or other frontline leaders.
• Demonstrable experience implementing operational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong ability to use data and KPIs to identify performance gaps and drive improvement.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in air cargo, aviation or time‑critical logistics operations.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Understanding of customs processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading operations in a unionised environment.

Closing Date: 16th September 2026

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Division / Department

Operations - Network Airport Operations