Lead Warehouse Ops & Inventory Control

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join the Supply Chain team of a leading manufacturing organisation based in Shannon, Co. Clare.

This hands-on leadership role will supervise a large warehouse team and drive improvements across scanning, lot-code traceability and inventory control in a modern facility. The role requires strong leadership, a background in warehouse management systems and a proven track record in maintaining stock accuracy.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, Inventory Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing or supervising a busy warehouse operation.
• Strong systems aptitude, with experience using warehouse management systems, scanning technologies and lot-code management.
• Proven experience in inventory control and maintaining high levels of stock accuracy.
• Forklift licence and material handling experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and with suppliers.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and manage a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including unloading, goods receiving, inventory transactions, cycle counting and stock control.
• Ensure incoming goods are accurately and promptly processed and recorded on the system.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliation and effective inventory management.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage the timely and accurate issuing of inventory to manufacturing operations.
• Lead warehouse process improvements, particularly around scanning technology, lot-code management, traceability and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, including forklift/equipment inspections and maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure warehouse security and controlled access to restricted areas.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to warehouse team members, promoting accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain/Logistics/Related

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Scanning technologies

Lot-code management

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join the Supply Chain team of a leading manufacturing organisation based in Shannon, Co. Clare.

This hands-on leadership role will supervise a large warehouse team and drive improvements across scanning, lot-code traceability and inventory control in a modern facility. The role requires strong leadership, a background in warehouse management systems and a proven track record in maintaining stock accuracy.