Job Req Number:  122003
Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. 

Operations Manager
Blanchardstown - Dublin
Mon-Fri 08.00-16.30, 37.5 hours 

At DSV, we keep supply chains moving and businesses connected around the world. As an Operations Manager within our Contract Logistics division, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused warehouse operations while leading high-performing teams across multiple functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement, developing people, and building strong customer relationships.

What will you be doing?

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of warehouse operations, ensuring contractual commitments, service levels, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.


Your responsibilities will include:

•    Leading daily operations across Inbound, Outbound, Inventory Control, Spares, and Decommissioning functions.
•    Managing operational performance, productivity, and service delivery across multiple shifts.
•    Ensuring customer SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations are achieved.
•    Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
•    Building strong relationships with customers and acting as the primary operational contact.
•    Leading operational review meetings and presenting performance reports and KPI updates.
•    Monitoring productivity, inventory accuracy, labour utilisation, order accuracy, and service performance.
•    Managing workforce planning and resource allocation to meet operational demand.
•    Developing, coaching, and supporting Supervisors, Team Leaders, and operational teams.
•    Promoting a positive culture focused on accountability, teamwork, safety, and engagement.
•    Ensuring compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and health and safety standards.
•    Leading accident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions where required

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident leader with experience managing complex warehouse operations within a Contract Logistics environment.
You will bring:

•    Proven experience managing warehouse operations within a Contract Logistics or distribution environment.
•    Strong leadership experience managing large operational teams across multiple shifts.
•    Experience overseeing inbound, outbound, inventory management, spares, or value-added services operations.
•    A strong customer focus with excellent relationship management skills.
•    Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
•    Experience analysing operational data and driving performance improvements.
•    Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
•    Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
•    A proactive approach to health, safety, and operational excellence.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!
Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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