Warehouse Team Lead

DSV; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Cycle Scheme

Employee Counselling

Pension with Life/Critical Illness

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader in Ballycoolin to guide daily warehouse operations, drive KPI performance, and develop a high-performing team. You will manage stock, data accuracy, and safety while delivering excellent service to customers.

Ideal applicants have supervisory warehouse experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with WMS and data tools. Join a global logistics leader and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Leader or similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of warehouse health, safety, and security requirements.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations to meet customer demands and operational targets.
• Manage stock accuracy, inventory control, and regular stock takes.
• Maintain accurate warehouse data within warehouse management and IT systems.
• Train, coach, and develop warehouse operatives.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing support and feedback.
• Manage attendance, conduct return-to-work interviews, and support employee wellbeing.
• Communicate daily priorities, targets, and operational requirements to the team.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service levels.
• Investigate and resolve warehouse issues promptly and effectively.
• Prepare operational reports and performance statistics.
• Ensure health, safety, and security standards are maintained at all times.
• Promote safe working practices, including adherence to manual handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and secure warehouse environment.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport providers when required.
• Support management cover during absences and annual leave.
• Participate in disciplinary and grievance processes where required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team development

Analytical skills

WMS

Excel

Tools

WMS

Excel

Databases

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.

Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Ballycoolin

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 -37.5 hours per week

At DSV, we keep supply chains moving across the globe. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our Ballycoolin operation and help deliver outstanding service, operational excellence, and a safe working environment. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will oversee a section of the warehouse, ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently while achieving customer KPIs and business objectives. You'll lead, motivate, and develop a team of warehouse operatives, creating a positive culture focused on performance, safety, and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Lead warehouse operations to meet customer demands and operational targets.
• Manage stock accuracy, inventory control, and regular stock takes.
• Maintain accurate warehouse data within warehouse management and IT systems.
• Train, coach, and develop warehouse operatives.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing support and feedback.
• Manage attendance, conduct return-to-work interviews, and support employee wellbeing.
• Communicate daily priorities, targets, and operational requirements to the team.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service levels.
• Investigate and resolve warehouse issues promptly and effectively.
• Prepare operational reports and performance statistics.
• Ensure health, safety, and security standards are maintained at all times.
• Promote safe working practices, including adherence to manual handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and secure warehouse environment.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport providers when required.
• Support management cover during absences and annual leave.
• Participate in disciplinary and grievance processes where required.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and driving operational performance in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Leader or similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of warehouse health, safety, and security requirements.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
• Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Next Steps

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.