Warehouse Lead

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Shannon is seeking an experienced Warehouse Lead to drive safe, efficient operations in a modern facility. You will lead a small team, champion continuous improvement and oversee inventory control and cycle counting.

The role emphasises hands-on leadership, collaboration across departments and the deployment of warehouse technologies, with a focus on accuracy, timely goods processing and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics or related discipline.
• Strong experience managing or supervising a busy warehouse operation.
• Experience with WMS, barcode scanning and inventory control processes.
• Experience with lot-code traceability and high stock accuracy.
• Valid forklift licence and practical material handling experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication across departments.
• Proven leadership with ability to motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the warehouse team.
• Oversee goods receiving, unloading, inventory transactions and stock control processes.
• Ensure all incoming goods are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock reconciliation.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate issuing of materials to manufacturing operations.
• Support the implementation of warehouse improvements, including scanning technology, lot-code traceability and inventory control systems.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices and a clean, organised warehouse environment.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections, including forklifts, and maintain warehouse security.
• Coach, support and develop warehouse team members, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Inventory control

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Supply Chain / Logistics / Warehousing

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Barcode scanning

Lot-code traceability

Forklift licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Lead to join a growing team at a modern, purpose-built logistics facility in Shannon.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example while ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate operation of a busy warehouse. The successful candidate will manage a small warehouse team and play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting new warehouse technologies and maintaining high standards of inventory control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the warehouse team.
• Oversee goods receiving, unloading, inventory transactions and stock control processes.
• Ensure all incoming goods are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock reconciliation.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate issuing of materials to manufacturing operations.
• Support the implementation of warehouse improvements, including scanning technology, lot-code traceability and inventory control systems.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices and a clean, organised warehouse environment.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections, including forklifts, and maintain warehouse security.
• Coach, support and develop warehouse team members, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Experience / Requirements:

• A third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, Inventory Management or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing or supervising a busy warehouse operation.
• Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), barcode scanning technologies and inventory control processes.
• Experience managing lot-code traceability and maintaining high levels of stock accuracy.
• A valid forklift licence and practical material handling experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.