The Role

Job Title: Warehouse / Store Manager

Location: Co. Laois
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Warehouse / Store Manager to oversee all warehouse operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, operational role requiring proven experience in a manufacturing warehouse, excellent attention to detail, and strong organisational skills. Candidates with a background in agriculture or automotive sectors will have a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Management

• Oversee the daily running of all warehouse activities to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations.
• Manage goods inwards including unloading, inspection, quality checks, verification of delivery documentation, and accurate system entry.
• Coordinate goods outwards ensuring correct order picking, packing, dispatch preparation, and timely shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised warehouse environment in compliance with company health & safety standards.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Lead and complete stock intake / cycle counts every 6 weeks, ensuring accuracy and clear reporting of variances.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory management practices to minimise stock discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels daily and communicate critical shortages or overstock situations to management.

Team & Process Management

• Support and guide warehouse operatives, promoting a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Develop and improve warehouse processes, ensuring best practice across all areas of goods handling and storage.
• Liaise with production and procurement teams to ensure materials and components are supplied to the manufacturing floor as required.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, deliveries, dispatches, and returns.
• Prepare routine warehouse performance and stock reports for management.
• Use warehouse management systems or ERP tools to track, update, and report on inventory.

 

The Person

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a warehouse role within a manufacturing plant (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of goods receiving, order fulfilment, stock control, and warehouse operations.
• High level of attention to detail with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in agriculture or automotive environments is a strong advantage.
• Forklift licence and safe-handling certifications desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with production and management teams.
• Must be willing to take a hands-on role, including lifting, picking, packing, and manual handling.

Salary - €45,000 - €50,000

The Package

€45,000 - €50,000