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The Wurth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.
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The Wurth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.
Wurth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with our record-breaking sales in 2022 has made Wurth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 21 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our E-Business continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.
Our strength is our Direct Sales Force of which we have the largest in Ireland with over 100 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company's headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. We are now looking to hire a Trainee Warehouse Supervisor to join our Supply Chain Team.
Your Mission
The mission of the Trainee Warehouse Supervisor is to rapidly develop a thorough understanding of warehouse operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day activities while gaining essential leadership skills. This is a 12-month fixed-term appointment designed to build a strong foundation for progression into a full supervisory role.
The successful candidate will be based on-site, focusing on key areas such as inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and workplace safety. In this role, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of warehouse processes, develop problem-solving abilities, and build the leadership capabilities necessary for advancing to a supervisory position within the team.
Duties And Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations: Assist in managing daily warehouse tasks like order management, picking, packing and dispatching goods while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Team Supervision: Support in supervising warehouse staff, motivating the team, and addressing any performance issues or conflicts.
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct regular safety checks, and assist in staff training. Proactively identify potential safety hazards and help implement corrective actions.
Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels, track discrepancies, and help maintain organised storage areas. Assist in conducting stock audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Order Fulfilment: Assist in picking, packing, and dispatching orders accurately and on time, collaborating with other departments to address issues. Ensure timely delivery and manage any potential delays or disruptions.
Reporting & Documentation: Help generate and maintain reports on warehouse operations, track performance, and identify improvements. Analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for process optimization.
Equipment Handling: Learn to operate warehouse machinery safely and ensure equipment maintenance. Assist in resolving minor equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for process improvements and participate in performance discussions to enhance warehouse efficiency. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., logistics, procurement) to improve workflow and communication across teams.
Training & Development: Participate in training programs to develop new skills and deepen understanding of warehouse management systems, operational procedures, and leadership techniques. Assist in training new team members to ensure smooth integration into the team.
Problem-Solving: Support in troubleshooting day-to-day operational issues, ensuring quick resolutions to minimize disruptions and maintain high levels of service. Collaborate with senior supervisors to implement corrective actions.
Customer Focus: Assist in managing customer expectations through accurate order fulfilment, ensuring quality control standards are met, and handling customer-related queries or concerns regarding deliveries or inventory.
Eligibility Criteria
While an educational background in relevant field, e.g. warehouse, logistics, supply chain management is desirable, it is not a specific requirement for the role.
Experience in a supervisory or team-leading capacity within a warehouse or operational setting would be an advantage, though not mandatory for this trainee position.
A strong interest in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations, with a willingness to learn and grow in the field.
Understanding of basic warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory control systems is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
A collaborative team player who can also work independently.
Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ability to quickly learn new software or systems relevant to warehouse operations.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on operational needs.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality and a positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain
Location: Head Office, Limerick
Salary: €30,000 - €32,000 DOE
Should you wish to apply for this position please email your CV along with a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and your motivation for applying to HR@wurth.ie.
Diversity is our Future
The future needs good decisions and good decisions are a result of a diversity of opinions and perspectives!
Wurth Ireland is committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where all staff have equal access to opportunity and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
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Full-time
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* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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