Assistant Warehouse Manager

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role:

The successful candidate will work across warehousing operations to support the warehouse manager in daily operations. They will also cover Warehouse Manager holidays/ Absence etc.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

Manage and pick orders post-production.

Trains warehouse staff in the use of work status, network, and software applications

Despatch all goods with customer specification,

Vehicle Temperature checks

Check Goods accordingly to pick list and amend any discrepancies in pick list.

Amend sales dockets accordingly to products checked in despatch.

Manage stock and stock counts with the Stock controller and ensuring due process is followed to resolve any ongoing issues.

Participates in periodic warehouse inventories.

Support and engage in Continuous Improvement activities in line with company strategy.

Excellent communication with Peers and Management on Service level, Operational and staffing concerns and any other issues that impacts performance on a continuous basis.

Proactively identify and address hazards within the category in the warehouse and actively manage H&S with his team within the warehouse and wider area.

Manage staff performance and discuss any issues with the Warehouse Manager.

Brings work-load and scheduling problems to the attention of the Warehouse Manager.

Covers Warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager and may be asked to manage secondary sites periodically

May be required to act as cover for goods in and out supervisors/managers as well as supporting with auction materiel and stock counts and return loads

Works closely with manager in the development and modification of specialized warehousing policies and procedures.

Make sure that's all work is safely carried out including pallet build and wrapping.

Team and individual performance Management.

Some facility and asset management may be required

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Slot Schedule management

Booking in Accuracy

Stock location Accuracy

GMP - Compliance Audits

WH Cost Per pallet

DOT / DSL

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

Excellent People Management Skills

Strong Communicator

Good level of numeracy essential (planning etc.)

Flexibility and someone who is open and honest

Good standard of basic English is essential

High level of initiative necessary to identify key priorities as they arise.

Ability to take on knowledge quickly.

Open to learning, giving and getting feedback to develop.

Drive and enthusiasm essential.

Character must like autonomy and responsibility.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Always conducts work in a healthy and safe manner.

Weekend work may be required

Desirable:

Basic Computer skills with KBS2 Experience

Benefits:

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen

Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers

Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

People Matter

Teamwork

Integrity

Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/