Carleton Cakes is seeking a Warehouse Manager for their busy warehouse in Cootehill, Co. Monaghan. This is a hands-on management role responsible for the safe, efficient, and organised day-to-day running of the warehouse. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 4 warehouse staff and oversee stock control, goods-in, order fulfilment, and dispatch. The role demands strong leadership to oversee warehouse functions, maintain audit readiness, manage inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Duties include:
- 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 & 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 & Reach truck experience is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cootehill, County Cavan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Counterbalance & Reach Forklift Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
