Job description
Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Cork
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Overview
Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and optimise the daily operations of their warehouse. the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team, ensuring the accurate and timely handling of stock and deliveries, and maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Management & Communication
1. Maintain clear and effective communication across warehouse teams and with senior management.
2. Serve as the main point of contact between departments and third-party logistics providers.
2. Leadership & Team Motivation
3. Lead, motivate, and support a small warehouse team to achieve high performance.
4. Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work culture.
3. Planning & Organising
5. Plan and coordinate daily workloads, delivery schedules, and truck loading/unloading.
6. Manage rotas to ensure adequate staffing and efficient workflow.
7. Prioritise and delegate tasks to meet operational deadlines.
8. Oversee prompt and professional customer service within the warehouse.
4. Team Delegation & Supervision
9. Supervise daily operations, ensuring timely handling of stock and preparation of storage areas.
10. Coordinate goods-in processes, including unloading, put-away, and inter-branch transfers (IBTs).
11. Manage container deliveries, ensuring timely and safe unloading.
12. Lead regular cycle counts and organise the annual stocktake.
13. Monitor team performance, mentor staff, and support professional development.
5. Conflict Resolution & Management
14. Address conflicts professionally and constructively.
15. Promote a balanced, fair, and solutions-focused approach to conflict resolution.
6. Systems Management
16. Identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
17. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse operations and stock control.
7. Compliance & Health and Safety
18. Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations.
19. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.
20. Manage team absences and holidays to minimise disruption.
21. Conduct risk assessments and enforce adherence to safety protocols.
Qualifications and Skills
22. Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.
23. Strong leadership and team management abilities.
24. Excellent planning, organisational, and delegation skills.
25. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
26. Skilled in conflict resolution and team motivation.
27. Proficient with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
28. Good understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
29. Forklift licence (desirable, but not essential).