About This Role
Leading a team of approximately four staff, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and organised day-to-day running of the warehouse. This is a hands-on management role that oversees stock control, goods-in, order fulfilment, and dispatch, demanding strong leadership to maintain audit readiness, manage inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, ensuring accurate and timely processing of goods inwards, dispatches, picking, and returns, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team to achieve operational objectives
- Monitor, manage and assist with stock accuracy, including regular stock takes, cycle counts, and investigation of discrepancies
- Plan and manage warehouse resources, including labour, equipment, and space utilisation, to meet operational demand
- Set, monitor, and report on KPIs covering productivity, accuracy, cost, and service levels
- Develop and implement warehouse strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Maintain the warehouse in an audit-ready state for both customer and regulatory inspections, acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for warehouse visits
- Investigate warehouse-related deviations or non-conformances, implement CAPA, and follow up to ensure resolution and compliance
- Manage relationships with transport providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry regulations
Requirements
- Proven experience in a warehouse or distribution management role, ideally within the food industry
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent warehouse and inventory management knowledge
- Supply chain and logistics planning expertise
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems and ERP systems
- Counterbalance and Reach truck experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Reliably commute or plan to relocate to Cootehill, County Cavan before starting work
Nice to have:
- 2 years of Warehouse management experience
- Counterbalance and Reach Forklift Certificate
Benefits
About the Company
Carleton Cakes is seeking a Warehouse Manager for their busy warehouse.