Warehouse Operations Manager

Morgan McKinley is exclusively partnering with a key client, a rapidly growing 3PL logistics provider based in North West Dublin, to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and ambitious operations professional to join a scaling business at a pivotal stage of growth. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day operations while helping to build structure, capability, and team performance as the business expands.

You will be equally comfortable operating on the warehouse floor and leading teams, ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

Support the daily running of warehouse operations including inbound, storage, picking, and dispatch

Ensure all customer SLAs and KPIs are consistently achieved

Monitor and manage labour utilisation, productivity, and workflow efficiency

Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges in real time

Maintain strong inventory control and stock accuracy

People Leadership

Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse teams and team leads

Support hiring, onboarding, and training as the operation scales

Drive a high-performance, accountable, and engaged team culture

Manage performance, attendance, and employee relations matters

Process Improvement & Scaling

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Support the development and rollout of SOPs and best practices

Contribute to growth initiatives including new client onboarding and operational expansion

Health & Safety & Compliance

Ensure adherence to all health & safety regulations and company policies

Promote a strong safety-first culture across the site

Support internal and external audits

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

Support the delivery of high service levels and strong client relationships

Key Requirements

3-5+ years' experience in logistics, warehousing, or 3PL environments

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience

Strong hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front

Experience in fast-paced, high-volume operations

Solid understanding of warehouse KPIs and operational performance metrics

Excellent communication and people management skills

Proven ability to operate effectively in a scaling or changing environment

Strong problem-solving capability with a proactive mindset

Desirable

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement methodologies

Health & Safety certification

Personal Attributes

Energetic, adaptable, and results-driven

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Positive, collaborative approach to teamwork

Flexible and willing to take a hands-on role when required