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

• 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.

• 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 optimise stock control and capacity planning.
• Streamline warehouse layout and order fulfilment processes.

• Manage Cork site facilities, supplier contracts, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain equipment database and emergency/keyholder protocols.

• 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.

• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and delivery schedules.
• Support freight and customs management; ensure regulatory compliance and smooth communication.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.