Warehouse Manager - Cork

Elk Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a Warehouse Manager near Cork City, Southside, Ireland. The role focuses on managing daily warehouse operations, ensuring safety and policy compliance, and driving efficiency across inventory and distribution.

You will lead the warehouse team and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales to ensure seamless supply chain activity. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in warehouse management, strong experience with WMS, and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing warehouse operations in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team-management abilities.
• Organisational and multitasking skills essential in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in warehouse settings.
• Ability to analyse data and generate operational improvement reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Manage and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring productivity and safety adherence.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock audits.
• Implement and optimise warehouse procedures to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to streamline supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and report issues to minimise downtime.
• Prepare regular reports on warehouse activities, inventory levels, and performance metrics.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Leadership

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Communication

WMS

Tools

WMS

Job description

Role: Warehouse Manager

Location: Cork City - Southside

Job Type: Permanent - Full time

At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Warehouse Manager to join our client’s growing team based close to Cork City. The Warehouse Manager will play a crucial role in managing daily warehouse operations, ensuring that all activities are carried out in compliance with safety regulations and company policies. This position requires strong leadership skills to supervise and motivate the warehouse team, optimise inventory levels, and maintain organisational standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of warehouse management systems, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. As a Warehouse Manager, you will collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, and sales departments to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain processes.

Your new role includes:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods
• Manage and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety protocols
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock audits to prevent discrepancies
• Implement and optimise warehouse procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to streamline supply chain processes
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Monitor equipment maintenance and report any issues to minimise downtime
• Prepare regular reports on warehouse activities, inventory levels, and performance metrics

Experience you need:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or similar role in logistics or supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control procedures
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Good organisational and multitasking abilities
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations within warehouse environments
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports to improve operations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills