Warehouse Manager

U Value Insulation; Mitchelstown; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building material distribution is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in a fast-paced environment. The role involves enhancing productivity, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, proven industry experience, and the ability to drive team performance.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Bike to Work scheme

Refer a Friend

Month-end company lunch

Company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in setting up a new distribution hub.
• Ability to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of yard staff.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Forklifts

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee daily warehouse operations within a fast-paced environment.

· Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

· Lead, train, and develop a team of yard staff ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.

· Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

· Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and warehouse organisation.

· Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce waste.

· Work closely with other departments such as transport and customer service teams to ensure smooth logistics operations.

· Analyse operational data to drive improvements and report key performance metrics.

· Coordinate the movement of materials within the yard, ensuring proper storage and organization

· Oversee shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery

· Utilize forklifts and other equipment to safely load and unload materials

· Perform any other tasks which may be assigned by management from time to time.

· Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager ideally within the building material distribution industry.

· Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

· Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of team development.

· Knowledge of warehouse management systems and stock control processes.

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced setting.

· Ability to drive performance improvements and implement process enhancements.

· Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Proven experience in set up and launch of a new distribution hub.

· Competitive salary

· Company pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Program

· Bike to Work scheme

· Refer a Friend

· Month-end company lunch

· Company events

· On-site parking