Warehouse Manager

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

• Maintain clear and effective communication across warehouse teams and with senior management.

• Serve as the main point of contact between departments and third-party logistics providers.

2. Leadership & Team Motivation

• Lead, motivate, and support a small warehouse team to achieve high performance.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work culture.

3. Planning & Organising

• Plan and coordinate daily workloads, delivery schedules, and truck loading/unloading.

• Manage rotas to ensure adequate staffing and efficient workflow.

• Prioritise and delegate tasks to meet operational deadlines.

• Oversee prompt and professional customer service within the warehouse.

4. Team Delegation & Supervision

• Supervise daily operations, ensuring timely handling of stock and preparation of storage areas.

• Coordinate goods-in processes, including unloading, put-away, and inter-branch transfers (IBTs).

• Manage container deliveries, ensuring timely and safe unloading.

• Lead regular cycle counts and organise the annual stocktake.

• Monitor team performance, mentor staff, and support professional development.

5. Conflict Resolution & Management

• Address conflicts professionally and constructively.

• Promote a balanced, fair, and solutions-focused approach to conflict resolution.

6. Systems Management

• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse operations and stock control.

7. Compliance & Health and Safety

• Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.

• Manage team absences and holidays to minimise disruption.

• Conduct risk assessments and enforce adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent planning, organisational, and delegation skills.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

• Skilled in conflict resolution and team motivation.

• Proficient with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Good understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance.

• Forklift licence (desirable, but not essential).