Operations Warehouse Manager

Sam Dennigan & Company uc., one of the largest Irish owned Fresh Produce and logistics company based in North Co. Dublin, are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operations Manager to join our team in Oldtown, North County Dublin.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing all warehouse resources to ensure adequate availability at all times to facilitate the effective running of the warehouse to the required highest standard
• Coordinating all warehouse shift activities in line with set targets and KPIs, to ensure effective cost control
• Utilise resources to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
• Lead the warehouse team to deliver a best in class service to our customers in line with the business objectives
• Manage and ensure adherence and compliance of operational processes within the business
• Ensure effective communication within the operational teams and implement practices which will ensure the engagement of employees in line with Sam Dennigan & Co. values
• Maintain a working environment in line with legislation to include Health & Safety, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
• Ensuring excellent levels of service and quality to customers
• Build and sustain a high performing engaged team by providing clear direction, stretch targets, regular reviews to manage all levels of performance
• Ensure appropriate performance review, development and succession management systems are operating effectively to develop and retain the requisite skilled resources
• Communicate clearly and positively to engage all colleagues to ensure they understand their role in delivering the business objectives
• Set team objectives & targets and monitor & feedback on performance on an ongoing basis.
• Lead the team by example: ensuring effective communication, support and recognition structures and practices are in place.
• Implementation and maintenance of quality management systems and processes as an integral part of day-to-day operations
• Ensuring adherence to HACCP and BRC Food Safety standards
• Assist with recruitment and selection of staff to meet business needs
• Assist in identifying training and development needs of staff in line with business objectives

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working as Warehouse Manager / Supervisor Role in a chilled food distribution operation.
• Strong track record in cost control measures.
• Proven track record of effective resource management to maximize productivity.
• Proven track record of people management & strong leadership ability.
• Proven track record of dealing with suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of foodservice and retail business.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• IT literate and proficient in MS Office suite.

Location: Palmerstown, Oldtown, North County Dublin, A45 W306

Contract Type: Permanent

Role is based in Oldtown, North County, Dublin. Not located on a public transport route so own transport is essential.

Sam Dennigan & Co.us is an equal opportunity employee.