Foreman - Warehouse Logistics

Liebherr Group

Killarney

On-site

EUR 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

End of Year Bonus

Educational assistance

Career Progression Opportunities

Maternity Pay

Subsidised canteen

Sports and Social Club

Life Assurance

Job summary

Liebherr Group in Ireland is seeking a warehouse supervisor to lead a team, optimise workflows and ensure accurate stock management in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating material requests, executing stock inspections, and addressing outbound delivery issues while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Strong leadership and forklift experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience with warehouse activities and inventory control.
Forklift license and operational experience required.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel essential); experience with ERP systems, WMS preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise employees in the warehouse department and ensure efficient workflows.
Coordinate material request operations and stock inspections.
Process outbound delivery claims and manage daily workflows to meet targets.
Analyse workflows and drive improvements considering economic and sustainability factors.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth material flow and uphold safety standards.
Prepare reports to support management decisions on operations and team performance.
Support recruitment and onboarding for new hires, including workstation setup.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

MS Excel

ERP/WMS

Forklift license

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership and supervision of employees in the warehouse department
Improvement and assurance of efficient workflows in the warehouse areas
Coordination of material request operations
Organization and execution of stock inspections
Processing of claims concerning outbound deliveries
Plan, organize, delegate, and evaluate daily workflows to ensure timely achievement of targets.
Analyze operational workflows and initiate improvements considering economic and sustainable factors.
Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure material flow.
Uphold company standards for material handling, health and safety, hygiene, and security.
Ensure excellent housekeeping practices and minimize risks by addressing defective equipment promptly.
Manage employee administration including absence requests and conduct structured employee reviews.
Prepare and present reports to support management decisions regarding operational and team performance.
Support recruitment process as well as new hire onboarding, including workstation setup and induction.
Provide guidance and assistance to employees in difficult situations, involving HR or occupational health when necessary.
Any other duties as delegated and directed by the manager.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience with warehouse activities and inventory control.
Forklift license and operational experience required.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel essential); experience with ERP systems, WMS preferred.
Mechanical or electrical industrial knowledge is advantageous.
Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of building relationships at all organizational levels.
Target-driven, problem solver, self-motivated, and persistent in managing and motivating teams.

Benefits