Cargo Warehouse Manager

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

Job summary

Aer Lingus is recruiting a Warehouse Manager for the Dublin Cargo Warehouse. You will lead a team of Duty Managers and Supervisors, ensuring safety, service, productivity, quality and cost targets are met in a 24/7 operation.

You will use data trends and AI-enabled tools to drive improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Dublin Cargo Warehouse team to ensure safety, service, productivity, quality and cost targets.
• Drive a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous improvement across 24/7 operations.
• Use data and business insight to identify risks and implement improvements.
• Oversee roll-out of operational improvements and technology-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimise cargo flow and end-to-end processes.

Skills

Leadership

Data KPIs

WMS

Air cargo operations

Regulatory compliance

Unionised environment experience

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

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 supportconsistent 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.
• 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

Contract type

employee recruitment - permanent

Job location

Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Dublin

Vacancy Reference number

005600

About us

At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come. How do we do this? We Put Safety First. There's nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. We're Stronger Together. With a ‘how can I help?' attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say we're going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.

What we offer

As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website. 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. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at [e-mail].