Deputy Logistics Manager in Newtownabbey

To support continued growth, the Logistics team will add this newly created and rewarding position. Based at our main site in Mallusk, this role offers the opportunity to develop a career in Logistics Management within one of Ireland’s largest home‑grown employers. The Deputy Logistics Manager will manage a large warehousing team, leading efficient and effective processes and equipment while collaborating with other teams to deliver a first‑class service and continually improve operations.

This role is very well suited for a candidate with proven experience of successfully leading a team within a large‑scale logistics operation and a strong communicator who can inspire others to deliver great service safely in a fast‑paced environment.

Working as Deputy Logistics Manager you will:

• Support the Logistics Manager in the daily running of warehouse and distribution operations, deputising for the Logistics Manager when required.
• Help to ensure customer service levels and operational targets are achieved, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Co‑ordinate staffing levels, equipment, and workloads to support operational requirements, allocating duties across warehouse, transport, and administration teams as appropriate.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and dispatched on time.
• Support operational changes and continuous improvement activities.
• Support and supervise warehouse teams to ensure performance standards are maintained.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training, and development of colleagues.
• Manage attendance, overtime, holidays, and absences in line with company procedures.
• Deliver team briefings and communicate operational updates.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees, departments, and Union representatives.
• Ensure warehouse operations are carried out in line with all health & safety and food safety procedures.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents, and operational issues.
• Support compliance with company policies, legal requirements through internal and external audits.
• Support the upkeep and general management of warehouse facilities, by ensuring warehouse equipment is available and operating correctly – e.g. scanners, voice equipment, batteries, and related systems.
• Liaise with relevant departments regarding repairs and maintenance issues.
• Promote effective use of WMS and other logistics systems.
• Assist with KPI reporting and operational performance monitoring.
• Assist with cost control and management of budgets.

Skills for Success

Minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• A good standard of general education – GCSE level or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience of successfully managing a large‑scale logistics operation.
• Strong people management experience and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse or FMCG management systems.
• Knowledge of budgetary & cost controls.
• Strong working knowledge of, and proven experience in managing operational health & safety procedures.
• Full and valid driving licence.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

The Skills you’ll need include:

• Ability to prioritise, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communicator with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Resilient and able to deal with challenges/objections confidently.
• Self‑motivated, willing to learn new skills, and able to work on own initiative.

Desirable

• A relevant further or higher‑level qualification in Logistics, Warehousing or Management.
• Relevant warehousing, logistics, or management qualification.
• Previous experience within the FMCG Industry.

Values we live by

• Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
• Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
• Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
• Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment and we invest heavily in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, perks offers/discount scheme across UK/Ireland, staff discounts in grocery/fuel at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group stores and many more. This is a full‑time position working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.