Your new company
A leading healthcare provider in Cork who prides themselves on being the partner of choice for global healthcare suppliers.
Your new role
As the Warehouse & Facility Manager, you will be a key member of the management team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehousing and logistics operations. You will ensure that customer and business needs are met through efficient supply chain strategies and high-quality product processing and dispatch. This role also includes facility management responsibilities for the Cork site and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support groupwide operational initiatives.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to warehouse and logistics teams; develop operations strategy to meet targets.
- Delegate effectively, set expectations, assign responsibility, and ensure accountability.
- Develop KPIs and reporting structures; collaborate with Operations Managers to drive improvements.
- Build a strong performance culture through engagement, talent development, and leadership.
- Provide training, guidance, and feedback; foster a positive, safe working environment.
Operational Efficiency
- Ensure high-quality, safe, cost-effective product processing.
- Apply continuous improvement principles across warehouse operations.
- Implement policies, procedures, and standards aligned with best practice.
- Oversee housekeeping, material allocation, goods receipting, and shipping.
- Set and drive inbound/outbound KPI targets. * Use Inventory Control System for traceability and variance investigation.
- Monitor returns and outbound freight compliance. * Manage assembly, logistics, and mobility support team to meet targets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize stock control and capacity planning.
- Streamline warehouse layout and order fulfilment processes.
Facility Management
- Manage Cork site facilities, supplier contracts, and maintenance schedules.
- Maintain equipment database and emergency/keyholder protocols.
Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure safety standards and Good Distribution Practices.
- Adhere to medicinal license and cold chain processes.
- Maintain product quality and implement error-reduction measures.
- Collaborate on quality issues and ensure MDR compliance through accurate labelling and record-keeping.
Logistics & Shipping
- Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and delivery schedules.
- Support freight and customs management; ensure regulatory compliance and smooth communication.
Environmental, Safety & Compliance
- Drive sustainability goals (carbon reduction, waste, supplier management).
- Ensure health, safety, and security standards.
- Comply with IT security and H&S policies; support safety training.
Cost & Technology Management
- Monitor operational costs and identify savings
- Implement and use warehouse management systems (WMS)
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
- Previous warehouse management experience essential
- Previous exposure to medical device regulation is an advantage.
- Proficiency in SAP advantageous
- High motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work on your own initiative
- Strong organisational and self-management skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks within a busy environment and to specific timeframes
Top performers would have:
- Excellent time management skills, with strong administrative skills incorporating planning and organisational skills.
- Good communicative skills.
- A proven track record of operational success at management level.
What you'll get in return
- Annual bonus potential of €10,000
- Company mobile phone and laptop provided
- 23 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Annual leave increases to 24 days after 2 years
- Additional day off for your birthday after 5 years of service
- Enhanced benefits including:
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Loss of Income Protection
- Education Assistance Programme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Additional perks include:
- Long service awards
- Employee of the Month recognition
- Enhanced family leave and fertility support
- Community engagement and employee initiatives
- Bike to Work scheme
- Optional Savings Scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues in Hays at 086 0111276.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
Warehouse operations
Inventory control
Facility management
Logistics coordination
Order fulfilment
Team leadership
Performance management
Quality control
MDR compliance
Cold chain processes
SAP proficiency
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
KPI tracking
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