Operations Director, Multisite Logistics & Supply Chain

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead performance across multiple Ireland facilities with potential UK expansion. You will drive profitability through cost control, efficiency and standardised processes across warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record of cost reductions, and deep expertise in ERP/WMS, 3PL management and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations within a multinational distribution environment.
• Proven track record of reducing operational costs, improving efficiency and increasing profitability.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across multiple facilities in Ireland, with expansion into the UK over time.
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement across the business.
• Lead and optimise warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring high levels of efficiency and customer service.
• Own operational costs, budgets and P&L, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and reduce expenditure.
• Review and optimise 3PL providers, freight and distribution costs.
• Develop initiatives to reduce dead stock and improve inventory management.
• Drive margin improvement through process optimisation and cost reduction; develop and standardise SOPs.
• Introduce and manage KPIs across warehousing and logistics (profitability, cost per order, delivery cost, pick rate).
• Utilise ERP, WMS and BI reporting to support data-driven decisions.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and process mapping to improve performance.
• Ensure ISO, BRC and IFS compliance while supporting risk management and governance.
• Support lease reviews and dilapidation controls where required.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Cost control

Strategy & transformation

3PL management

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/WMS

Data-driven decisions

Tools

ERP

WMS

BI reporting

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead performance across multiple Ireland facilities with potential UK expansion. You will drive profitability through cost control, efficiency and standardised processes across warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record of cost reductions, and deep expertise in ERP/WMS, 3PL management and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.