Warehouse Operations Manager — Lead Teams & Efficiency

Rexel Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

Job summary

Rexel/Kellihers Electrical in Ireland seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager for its Dublin Distribution Centre and Ballymount branch. You will lead end-to-end warehouse activities, ensuring safe, efficient receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of goods while driving cost control and performance improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, WMS experience, and a track record of managing KPIs, budgets, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse or distribution management role.
• Strong track record of leading and developing 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 the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, and dispatched accurately and on time.
• Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse supervisors, team leads, general operatives, including training, performance management, and rota planning.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, conducting risk assessments and toolbox talks, and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitor, manage & assist with stock accuracy, including regular stock takes, cycle counts, and investigation of discrepancies.
• Plan and manage warehouse resources, including labour, equipment, and space utilisation, to meet operational demand.
• Set, monitor, and report on KPIs covering productivity, accuracy, cost, and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
• Ensure all equipment in the warehouse (including reach trucks and forklifts) are maintained and safe to use.
• Manage relationships with transport providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, licensing, and audit requirements.
• Prepare and manage the warehouse operating budget, controlling costs within agreed targets.
• Handle escalated operational issues, customer complaints, and disciplinary matters as required.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

H&S compliance

WMS experience

Excel

Budgeting

KPIs

Stakeholder management

Logistics operations

Shift flexibility

Education

Relevant management or logistics qualifications

Tools

WMS

Job description

Rexel/Kellihers Electrical in Ireland seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager for its Dublin Distribution Centre and Ballymount branch. You will lead end-to-end warehouse activities, ensuring safe, efficient receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of goods while driving cost control and performance improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, WMS experience, and a track record of managing KPIs, budgets, and compliance.