Lead Warehouse & Distribution Operations | Cork

Noel Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Noel Group in Cork is seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead a busy warehouse and distribution function. Based in Cork, you will drive operational performance, health & safety, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage daily warehouse operations, lead teams, optimise layouts, collaborate with logistics partners, and develop KPIs and dashboards to improve OTIF and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing warehouse, logistics, or distribution centre operations.
• Thorough understanding of warehousing, fulfilment, inventory control, and distribution activities.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Experience working with ERP, WMS, or similar systems.
• Track record of delivering operational improvements and service enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily warehouse operations from goods-in to dispatch.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries from domestic and international suppliers.
• Optimise layouts, storage, and material flow.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and service performance.
• Lead and develop warehouse supervisors, operatives, and support staff.
• Plan attendance and resource allocation.
• Coach and train team members for performance.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, procurement, and customer-facing teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Improve workplace safety standards with stakeholders.
• Maintain high stock accuracy with inventory controls.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and variances.
• Collaborate with commercial and inventory teams to optimise stock.
• Improve OTIF across delivery channels.
• Work with transport providers to ensure efficient service.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance and costs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends.
• Lead projects on process improvement and cost reduction.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics operations

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

Noel Group in Cork is seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead a busy warehouse and distribution function. Based in Cork, you will drive operational performance, health & safety, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage daily warehouse operations, lead teams, optimise layouts, collaborate with logistics partners, and develop KPIs and dashboards to improve OTIF and cost efficiency.