Large South Dublin logistics group with easy access to the M50, now requires a Warehouse Operations Manager. This role is available due to ongoing growth and development so this represents an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business that will value your skills and reward your efforts.
Primary purpose of the role
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To maximise the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities; providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workforce, executing against customer requirements and operational performance
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Pro-actively plan and manage all warehouse resources to consistently deliver excellent service and to drive improvements both in productivity and service levels to customers.
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Drive a process of continuous review of all Processes / and Procedures to ensure provision of timely & accurate reports relating to stock integrity & performance levels.
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Provide leadership to motivate and train employees ensuring they understand their role and its impact on delivering an effective and quality service to our customers.
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Build effective relationships with both internal & external customers.
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Manage a team / process ensuring the co-ordination of cycle counts and quarterly stock takes, ensuring that upon completion of cycle counts that timely corrective actions are taken to bring the system into line with physical stock.
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Instigate investigations as appropriate following stock issues / stock takes, establishing the gains / losses and their causes.
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Proactively investigate activities seeking potential problems to minimise stock losses thereby reducing the liability to our clients and the business.
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Continuous review & update of WMS systems & processes to develop & improve the manner in which we operate.
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Proactively provide performance feedback and guidance to the team to continually develop the skills and experience.
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Lead by example fostering a culture of team working where continuous review & improvement of processes & procedures is the norm.
General Accountabilities
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Budget management
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Delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
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Effective leadership and management of the operational and administration teams
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Deliver a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
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Team building and morale management
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Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
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Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment
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Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilization
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Translate, analyse and deliver customer needs through effective operations
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Facility management
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Ensure daily / weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished (i.e. staffing, equipment, space)
Minimum Requirements:
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3+ years experience in a warehouse lead role
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Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies
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Experience with WMS
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Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
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Ability to work with all levels of company staff
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Must possess a high level of attention to detail, with the ability to recognise and prioritise key tasks as they arise.
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Must have excellent oral and written English.
**A full comprehensive job spec is available on request**
Terms:
Full time, permanent
Package:
€60,000 - €65,000 (DOE)
For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Danielle Lynch