Assistant Logistics Manager - Co.
Cavan Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits Contact: Conor O'Hagan We are working with a leading international manufacturing group to recruit an Assistant Logistics Manager for their busy site in Co.
Cavan.
This is a key operational leadership role supporting site logistics, warehousing, transport and stock management, while helping drive a culture of safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Top 3 Things to Know About This Role High-impact operational leadership - You will lead the logistics team, shape performance and support major improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Change & improvement focus - This site is investing in systems upgrades and continuous improvement, offering strong scope to influence processes and efficiencies.
Values-led culture - The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, teamwork and professional integrity.
The Opportunity As Assistant Logistics Manager, you will support and lead a small team to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused logistics operations.
You'll champion best practice across safety and environmental compliance, optimise costs and resources, and implement improvements using lean and digital tools.
This role is a key part of the Supply Chain leadership team, requiring strong collaboration with Operations, Sales, Finance and external partners to deliver high service levels and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day logistics operations including warehousing, transport, stock accuracy and material flows.
Drive compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards, working closely with the EHS team.
Improve operational efficiency through team engagement, lean tools, digitalisation and structured problem-solving.
Support SAP/ERP and system upgrade projects from a logistics perspective.
Develop and manage haulage partners to ensure safe, high-performing delivery.
Build strong working relationships across internal teams to improve customer service and operational performance.
Monitor and deliver key KPIs including Safety, Stock Accuracy, Operational Efficiency and OTIF performance.
Support good industrial relations and team development alongside HR.
About You Experience in logistics or warehouse management, ideally within manufacturing or construction-related industries.
Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
Experience in change or project management.
Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
Customer-focused with strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Lean/CI certification (WCM, Six Sigma, etc.) beneficial but not essential.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values innovation and professional growth.
For further information, and to apply for this Logistics Manager position or other Supply chain / Logistics Management opportunities, please contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our Website.
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