Overview
A Hazardous Materials Shipping, Receiving, & Warehouse Operations Lead in Ireland oversees the safe, compliant, and efficient handling of hazardous hazardous & other goods shipping, receiving and warehouse operations. Key responsibilities include strict regulatory compliance (ADR/IMDG/IATA), team leadership, inventory management, and ensuring robust Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
Responsibilities
Shipping & Receiving Operations
- Lead and coordinate domestic and international shipping activities for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Ensure compliance with all hazardous materials shipping regulations including IATA, DOT, and applicable governmental requirements.
- Prepare and maintain all required shipping documentation and records.
- Coordinate timely receipt, inspection, loading, unloading, and movement of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Ensure shipment integrity through trailer inspections and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Manage express mail, package sorting, and internal delivery services.
- Support product recalls and audits by maintaining accurate and accessible shipping records.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Ensure accurate logging of received materials, bills of lading, and shipment documentation.
- Coordinate temporary storage and transfer of materials to off-site locations as needed.
- Ensure loading dock and warehouse areas remain clean, organized, and audit-ready.
Safety, Compliance & Quality
- Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all warehouse and facility safety procedures.
- Ensure adherence to AIB quality requirements, GMP standards, and internal compliance procedures.
- Conduct and support safety inspections, equipment inspections, and warehouse audits.
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all employees, contractors, and vendors follow established safety standards.
- Support pest management programs and report findings appropriately.
- Maintain hallways, storage areas, and operational spaces in safe condition at all times.
Operational Management
- Support management of operational budgets related of off-site storage, licenses, leases, and related vendor services.
- Coordinate with off-site storage vendors and service providers to maintain operational standards.
- Provide hands-on operational support to ensure timely completion of all work activities.
- Support additional R&D operations and facility initiatives as required.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in warehouse logistics, with at least 2 years in a dedicated leadership or supervisory capacity handling hazardous materials.
- Strong knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations (IATA, DOT).
- Minimum National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) -QQI level 5 In Life Sciences Manufacturing Operations Qualification or equivalent
- HACCP Implementation and Verification Certified
- ATC-04_Installation & Maintenance of equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Dust, Gases & Vapours) Certified
- DG Transport Awareness Training - Certified
- Forklift Driving Licence
- MEWP Training - Certificed
- Spotter Training - Certificed
- Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and adapt quickly to changing operational demands.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive, reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Positive attitude with ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
Differentiating Competencies Required
- Active certifications in Dangerous Goods handling (e.g., IATA, IMDG, or ADR) are highly preferred
- National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) - QQI Level 6 Purchasing, Supply Chain and Logistics or equivalent
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to manage in all directions. Is comfortable dealing with difficult discussions and situations. Strong team player, able to adapt to different audiences.
- Excellent communication skills – able to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels in writing and presenting in group situations.
