Due to continued growth, our client requires a Store Manager to manage the business in their new distribution centre in Shannon.
The candidate must have experience in a senior warehouse role with a proven track record.
Ideal Candidate:
- Should be highly motivated.
- Capable of working on their own initiative.
- You will need 2+ years’ experience in leading a team in a warehouse environment.
- Previous experience in transforming a warehouse department an advantage.
- Proven ERP experience, IT skills- Microsoft word/excel/outlook essential with strong ability to manage stock control systems.
- Strong organisational and self -management skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks within a busy environment and to specific time frames.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and with individuals at all levels.
- WCM / Lean experience
Key Responsibilities:
- The purpose of this role is to manage the warehouse functions of our new distribution centre, delivering best in class service to our stores and customers. The warehouse is responsible for country-wide deliveries and on-site collections. The role requires the candidate to co-ordinate the various teams involved in the distribution process including warehouse personnel and drivers, ensuring excellent customer service on site as well as through our delivery network.
- Provide strong, capable leadership and clear direction to all team members, including all support functions.
- Manage & develop direct reports to achieve business goals & objectives.
- Manage effective communications across the warehouse department with the relevant management team members.
- Ensure all administration functions required by the operation are completed correctly and on time. E.g. statutory records, timekeeping, time in lieu hours, accident reports and disciplinary management administration.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure the warehouse and its staff are compliant with all Health and Safety requirements.
- Maintenance of necessary records in accordance with RSA rules and regulations.
- Organising workload and daily schedule for drivers.
- Resolving delivery issues in a timely manner.
- The ideal candidate must have the desire, hunger and drive to join a growing business. They must have experience in managing/running a warehouse. If the successful candidate excels in their role, there is scope for considerable growth within our business.
- High level of attention to detail and maintain stock accuracy on transactions at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
- Warehouse / Logistics: 5 years (Preferred)
