We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join our client's team in South Mayo on a permanent contract.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of two warehouse operatives, providing leadership, training, and daily direction.
- Hands-on involvement in picking, packing, loading, unloading, and general warehouse duties.
- Oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of fresh and frozen food products, ensuring correct handling and temperature control.
- Manage stock levels, including stock rotation (FIFO), stock checks, and reconciliation to maintain accuracy.
- Plan daily and weekly workflows to meet customer delivery schedules and operational priorities.
- Monitor and maintain warehouse organisation, cleanliness, and safe working conditions.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP), health & safety regulations, and company procedures.
- Manage inventory systems, updating data and producing basic reports as required.
- Liaise with drivers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in warehouse management or senior warehouse operative roles (food distribution or cold chain experience highly desirable).
- Strong understanding of fresh and frozen food handling, temperature control, and stock rotation.
- Comfortable working in chilled and frozen environments.
- Experience supervising or coordinating a small team.
- Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Competence with warehouse or inventory management systems.
- Counterbalance and/or reach truck licence (preferred but not essential).
- Good communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
For a confidential discussion on the Warehouse Manager role, please contact Emma Barry today.
emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091 706719