General information
Vacancy Reference number
005600
About us
At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come.
How do we do this? We Put Safety First. There's nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. We're Stronger Together. With a ‘how can I help?' attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say we're going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.
What we offer
As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website.
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.
Vacancy details
Role title
Cargo Warehouse Manager
Your role
What we deliver goes beyond the cargo we move. Ireland plays a critical role in connecting global supply chains, moving everything from life-saving medicines to high-value technology products.
Success depends on safe, reliable & efficient warehouse operations, powered by great people, strong leadership & continuous improvement.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Ireland Operations at IAG Cargo, the Warehouse Manager leads the Dublin Cargo Warehouse and is accountable for performance across safety, service, productivity, quality, cost, people and compliance.
Leading a team of Duty Managers and Supervisors, the role drives a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous improvement, ensuring operational standards are consistently achieved across a 24/7 operation.
The Warehouse Manager uses operational data, performance trends and business insight to identify risks, challenge existing ways of working and make informed decisions that improve operational outcomes. The role leads the implementation of operational improvements, driving measurable gains in productivity, service delivery, safety and cost performance.
Principal Accountabilities
Safety
Lead a proactive safety culture, ensuring risks are identified, standards are maintained and incidents are fully investigated, with corrective actions implemented and sustained.
People & Performance
Drive a culture of accountability & high performance, ensuring resources are effectively deployed, performance issues are addressed & teams are aligned to operational requirements.
Capability & Leadership
Develop high-performing management team through clear expectations, coaching, performance management & ongoing capability development.
Compliance
Ensure full compliance with safety, security, regulatory & company requirements through effective controls, governance & operational oversight.
Operational Delivery
Own operational performance across safety, service, productivity, quality and cost, ensuring customer commitments are delivered & operational risks are proactively managed.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Drive continuous improvement challenging existing processes, simplifying ways of working & delivering sustainable improvements in operational performance.
Data, Technology & AI
Leverage operational data, technology, automation & AI-enabled tools to identify trends, support decision-making and improve productivity, service and operational effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate with Office Operations and key stakeholders to remove barriers, improve end-to-end cargo flow and drive consistency across the wider operation.
Additional Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Support to Office & Other Functions: Work closely with the Office Manager and wider leadership team to resolve cross-functional issues, improve end-to-end cargo flow and support consistent operational standards.
Your qualifications and key criteria
Essential Qualifications / Experience
- Proven experience leading a large operational team in a fast-paced warehouse, logistics or transport environment.
- Experience delivering operational performance through strong leadership, accountability and people management.
- Experience managing through supervisors, duty managers or other frontline leaders.
- Demonstrable experience implementing operational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong ability to use data and KPIs to identify performance gaps and drive improvement.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in air cargo, aviation or time-critical logistics operations.
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Understanding of customs processes and regulatory requirements.
- Experience leading operations in a unionised environment.
Closing Date: 16th September 2026
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.
Division / Department
Operations - Network Airport Operations
Contract type
employee recruitment - permanent
Job location
Job location
Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Dublin
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