Warehouse Operations Leader – Safety, KPIs & Team Growth

Rexel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Rexel Group in Ireland’s Dublin Distribution Centre is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee all warehouse activities, lead a diverse team, and drive efficiency and safety across receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch processes.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with WMS, budgeting, and KPI delivery, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control. A long-term, full-time position based on-site in Dublin.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Strong track record of leading teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and warehouse operating procedures.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Good commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations ensuring accurate and on-time goods receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch.
• Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse supervisors, team leads, and operatives, including training and rota planning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Monitor stock accuracy with regular stock takes, cycle counts, and discrepancy investigations.
• Plan resources including labour, equipment, and space to meet demand.
• Set and report KPIs on productivity, accuracy, cost, and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of warehouse equipment (reach trucks, forklifts).
• Manage relationships with transport providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

WMS

Budgeting

KPIs

Health & Safety

Team development

Tools

WMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Rexel Group in Ireland’s Dublin Distribution Centre is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee all warehouse activities, lead a diverse team, and drive efficiency and safety across receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch processes.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with WMS, budgeting, and KPI delivery, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control. A long-term, full-time position based on-site in Dublin.