Location: Paul
Byron, Roscommon
Contract Type:
Full-time
Reports To:
Warehouse Operations Manager
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Warehouse Floor Manager
to take ownership of daily warehouse operations, lead a motivated floor team, and ensure smooth, efficient, and safe workflow management. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with proven supervisory experience in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily Operations Supervision
* Lead and manage the warehouse team on the floor, ensuring tasks are allocated and completed efficiently.
* Oversee picking, packing, and loading operations to meet delivery schedules.
* Monitor staff performance to achieve quality and productivity targets.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse floor in line with health & safety regulations.
* Goods in planning, robust plans around seasonality and acceptance and boking or new stock.
* Ensuring all processes are designed to meet the warehouse KPI's, i.e. delivery picking, stock barcoding, volume of stock delivered and returns.
* Staff Leadership & Coordination
* Allocate daily duties (loading, picking, driving, general warehouse tasks) to team members.
* Staff allocation and roster planning.
* Provide direction, motivation, and support to warehouse staff.
* Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and staff discipline.
* Train and mentor staff in floor operations, ensuring compliance with company processes.
* Communication & Reporting
* Report operational issues, delays, or shortages to the senior management/ director
* Liaise with the Operations Manager on stock-related matters impacting stores.
* Provide daily updates on productivity, order fulfilment, and floor performance.
* Liaise closely with the stock control team for delivery allocations and inventory maintenance.
* Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with company safety policies and legal requirements.
* Enforce safe use of forklifts, vehicles, and equipment.
* Conduct basic safety checks and escalate risks or hazards immediately.
* Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution
* Resolve operational issues on the floor (e.g., incorrect picks, loading conflicts).
* Escalate larger issues to management with clear documentation.
* Adapt workflows to meet changing priorities and urgent delivery needs.
The Right Person for the Role
We are looking for someone who:
* Has 3-5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in a management role managing a team of 10 or more.
* Possesses strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
* Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing competing priorities.
* Has excellent communication skills to liaise across teams and management.
* Process driven.
* Remains calm under pressure and can resolve operational challenges quickly.
* Has a strong understanding of health & safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
* Holds a valid forklift license (advantageous but not essential).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Career progression opportunities within warehouse operations and logistics management.
* A supportive and team-focused work environment.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.