Location: Paul
Byron, Roscommon
Contract Type:
Full-time
Reports To:
Warehouse Operations Manager
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated
Warehouse Operations & Distribution Centre Manager
to take ownership of warehouse operations, lead the floor team directly, and ensure smooth, efficient, and safe workflow management.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
- the Manager is directly responsible for supervising daily tasks while also implementing structured processes, ensuring compliance, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement. The role covers
end-to-end warehouse flow
: receiving, stock management, barcoding, allocations, deliveries, returns, and recycling.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily Operations & Supply Chain Management
* Lead, supervise, and actively manage the warehouse team on a daily basis.
* Oversee goods-in: delivery scheduling, hand-checking stock, booking-in, and storage according to racking maps.
* Ensure all deliveries are barcoded within 24-48 hours and ready for allocation.
* Manage picking, packing, and loading operations to meet fixed delivery schedules for 16 stores.
* Implement sales-led allocation rules, ensuring stock distribution reflects demand, seasonality, and store-specific needs.
* Monitor warehouse KPIs: barcoding turnaround, picking accuracy, delivery adherence, and returns clearance.
* Team Leadership & Coordination
* Directly supervise a team of ~10-11 operatives plus drivers.
* Allocate and monitor daily duties (goods-in, barcoding, picking, loading, returns, recycling).
* Plan rotas, seasonal cover, and holiday scheduling to ensure operational continuity.
* Provide training, coaching, and clear direction to staff to ensure compliance with processes and safety standards.
* Enforce discipline, attendance, and performance expectations consistently.
* Communication & Reporting
* Report directly to senior management on operational performance, challenges, and resource needs.
* Liaise with the Stock Controller on inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
* Provide daily/weekly updates on productivity, order fulfilment, and warehouse KPIs.
* Maintain and document SOPs, checklists, and warehouse processes so they are visible and consistently followed.
* Health, Safety & Compliance
* Take full responsibility for warehouse safety standards and compliance.
* Conduct daily safety checks - fire exits, PPE use, waste management, and equipment condition.
* Enforce safe use of forklifts, vehicles, and equipment.
* Escalate and resolve hazards quickly, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
* Returns, Recycling & Continuous Improvement
* Oversee the processing of returns, ensuring all items are logged, checked, and reallocated or scrapped within 48 hours.
* Manage recycling and WEEE disposal, maintaining contractor schedules and compliance reporting.
* Identify process bottlenecks (e.g., barcoding delays, ad-hoc allocations) and implement improvements.
* Drive a culture of accountability and discipline on the floor, reducing firefighting and embedding structured operations.
* Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
* Act as the first point of contact for operational issues on the warehouse floor (e.g., incorrect picks, stock discrepancies, or loading conflicts).
* Quickly adapt workflows and reallocate resources to meet urgent delivery or operational needs.
* Investigate root causes of recurring problems and implement long-term solutions.
* Escalate complex issues to senior management with clear documentation and proposed corrective actions.
* Maintain calm under pressure, ensuring warehouse performance is not compromised by unforeseen challenges.
The Right Person for the Role
We are looking for someone who:
* Has 3-5 years' experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain management, with proven leadership of teams of 10+.
* Is already resident in ROI
* Is confident managing both daily operations and longer-term process improvements.
* Possesses excellent leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to set clear expectations and maintain discipline.
* Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with strong problem-solving ability.
* Communicates clearly across teams, suppliers, and management.
* Remains calm under pressure and can resolve operational challenges quickly.
* Understands warehouse safety and compliance requirements, with a strong track record in health & safety enforcement.
* Holds a forklift license (advantageous but not essential).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Career progression opportunities within warehouse operations and logistics.
* A supportive, team-focused work environment.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.