Morgan McKinley is proud to partner with a leading Irish distribution business to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager for their central Distribution Centre. This is a key leadership role within a well-established, multi-site organisation operating across retail branches and showrooms nationwide. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a high-volume distribution centre, ensuring operational excellence from goods-in through to final delivery. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Warehouse Manager will lead all warehouse operations, driving performance, service levels, and continuous improvement across the distribution function. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong people management capability and a proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-channel environment. If you are someone who thrives on improving systems, embedding best practice, and delivering measurable change, this role offers the platform to make a real and visible impact. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Oversee all core warehouse activities including goods-in, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, and dispatch Manage daily workflows to meet branch replenishment schedules and customer delivery requirements Ensure efficient intake and processing of inbound supplier deliveries, including international shipments Optimise warehouse layout and storage solutions for a wide range of large and heavy products Maintain high standards across housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and operational efficiency People Leadership Lead, develop, and motivate a team of warehouse operatives, supervisors, and support staff Manage workforce planning, attendance, and agency labour requirements Drive performance through coaching, reviews, and ongoing training initiatives Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement Promote strong cross-functional collaboration across operations and support teams Health & Safety Ensure full compliance with all health & safety policies and relevant legislation Oversee the safe use of materials handling equipment and warehouse systems Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations Partner with internal H&S teams to continuously enhance safety standards Stock & Inventory Management Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counting and audits Investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively Work closely with inventory and commercial teams to manage slow-moving or obsolete stock Support periodic and annual stocktakes Service & Delivery Performance Drive OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery performance across all channels Collaborate with transport teams and third-party providers to ensure efficient distribution Resolve operational issues quickly to maintain high customer service standards Support optimisation of the delivery network to improve efficiency and cost Systems & Continuous Improvement Ensure effective use of ERP and WMS systems to enhance productivity and accuracy Develop KPIs, reporting dashboards, and performance metrics Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution centre environment Strong leadership experience managing diverse operational teams Solid understanding of logistics, fulfilment, and distribution processes Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations within a warehouse setting Experience working with WMS/ERP systems and strong Excel capability Desirable Experience within building materials, trade distribution, or similar sectors IOSH or NEBOSH certification Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement methodologies Personal Profile Strong communicator with the ability to influence across multiple functions Hands-on, results-driven leader with excellent operational discipline Highly organised, decisive, and capable of performing under pressure Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence Positive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Skills: Warehouse Management WMS Inventory Control