Warehouse Supervisor

ISS Recruitment & HR Services; Athy; Sur place; EUR 43 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ISS Recruitment & HR Services is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for an established client in the Athy area, Co. Kildare. You will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, inventory control and drive continuous improvement in a busy distribution environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in warehouse/distribution, strong leadership, ERP/WMS experience, and a focus on health & safety. Salary from €48,000+ per year, permanent full-time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse/distribution operations.
• Proven experience supervising or leading warehouse teams.
• Strong inventory and stock-control experience.
• Experience working with ERP/WMS systems.
• Good understanding of lean processes, continuous improvement and warehouse efficiencies.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the day-to-day running of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Manage inbound and outbound stock movements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor orders and visibility of warehouse activity.
• Maintain inventory levels and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify slow-moving stock and support inventory management.
• Ensure ERP/WMS data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Liaise with transport providers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Supervise, support and develop warehouse staff.
• Promote a high-performing team environment.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Lead lean initiatives across warehouse operations.
• Review layout and product flow for improvements or equipment upgrades.
• Maintain high health & safety, housekeeping and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with other departments for smooth operations.
• Report on KPIs like inventory accuracy and order fulfilment.

Connaissances

People management

Leadership

Lean processes

Problem-solving

Communication

Outils

ERP/WMS

Description du poste

ISS Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor on behalf of an established client based in the Athy area, Co. Kildare.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a busy distribution environment. The successful candidate will oversee warehouse operations, inventory control and team performance while identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

The role would suit someone with strong warehouse and people-management experience who enjoys taking ownership of operations and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Manage all inbound and outbound stock movements, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing orders and maintain clear visibility of warehouse activity.
• Manage inventory levels and investigate any stock discrepancies or adjustments.
• Identify slow-moving stock and support effective inventory management.
• Ensure ERP and warehouse management systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Liaise with transport providers and carriers to ensure reliable and timely deliveries.
• Supervise, support and develop warehouse employees, identifying training and development requirements.
• Promote a positive, accountable and high-performing team environment.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean initiatives across warehouse operations.
• Review warehouse layout and product flow and recommend improvements or equipment upgrades where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth communication and operational performance.
• Monitor and report on key warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, carrier performance and cost savings.
• Support customer order fulfilment and resolve operational or delivery issues as required.
• Assist with and lead operational change initiatives as the business continues to develop.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within warehouse/distribution operations, ideally including supervisory or team leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing and developing warehouse teams.
• Strong inventory and stock-control experience.
• Experience working with ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Good understanding of lean processes, continuous improvement and warehouse efficiencies.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across different departments.
• Strong focus on health & safety and operational standards.
• Commercially aware with an interest in reducing costs and improving processes.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations.

Package

• Salary from €48,000 + per annum
• Negotiable depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key warehouse operation and contribute to ongoing process improvement and business growth

If you are an experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader or Distribution Centre Supervisor looking for your next opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.