Assistant Logistics Manager

3 days ago

Portlaoise, Ireland Hunter Savage Full time

Assistant Logistics Manager – Co. Cavan

Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

We are working with a leading international manufacturing group to recruit an Assistant Logistics Manager for their busy site in Co. Cavan. This is a key operational leadership role supporting site logistics, warehousing, transport and stock management, while helping drive a culture of safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role

1. High-impact operational leadership – You will lead the logistics team, shape performance and support major improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

2. Change & improvement focus – This site is investing in systems upgrades and continuous improvement, offering strong scope to influence processes and efficiencies.

3. Values-led culture – The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, teamwork and professional integrity.

The Opportunity

As Assistant Logistics Manager, you will support and lead a small team to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused logistics operations. You’ll champion best practice across safety and environmental compliance, optimise costs and resources, and implement improvements using lean and digital tools.

This role is a key part of the Supply Chain leadership team, requiring strong collaboration with Operations, Sales, Finance and external partners to deliver high service levels and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day logistics operations including warehousing, transport, stock accuracy and material flows.

- Drive compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards, working closely with the EHS team.

- Improve operational efficiency through team engagement, lean tools, digitalisation and structured problem-solving.

- Support SAP/ERP and system upgrade projects from a logistics perspective.

- Develop and manage haulage partners to ensure safe, high-performing delivery.

- Build strong working relationships across internal teams to improve customer service and operational performance.

- Monitor and deliver key KPIs including Safety, Stock Accuracy, Operational Efficiency and OTIF performance.

- Support good industrial relations and team development alongside HR.

About You

- Experience in logistics or warehouse management, ideally within manufacturing or construction-related industries.

- Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

- Experience in change or project management.

- Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

- Customer-focused with strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

- Commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

- Lean/CI certification (WCM, Six Sigma, etc.) beneficial but not essential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values innovation and professional growth.

For further information

For further information, and to apply for this Logistics Manager position or other Supply chain / Logistics Management opportunities, please contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our Website.

Expert, confidential recruitment advice

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten short listing criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

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