Night Distribution Shift Lead

Sysco GB; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Flexible work options

Training opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Sysco GB in Dagenham is recruiting a Distribution Shift Manager to lead the 20:00–05:00 shift. You'll oversee a 100–170 strong team, ensure transport standards, budgets and targets are met, and coordinate a multi‑temperature warehouse.

Office-based with site presence, you'll monitor operations, drive cost efficiencies and develop people. You'll bring leadership experience, data-driven decision making, knowledge of DVLA rules for drivers, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large shift team (100-170 people).
• Ability to use data insights to improve processes.
• Knowledge of DVLA regulations affecting drivers.
• Willingness to acquire CPC within first year.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and meet transport standards, budgets and targets.
• Manage a 100–170 person team, keep them motivated and on-task.
• Oversee multi-temperature warehouse and transport cost budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement and adapt plans as needed.

Skills

Data insights

Customer focus

DVLA regulations

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

SAP

Transport systems

Education

CPC certification

Tools

SAP

Verizon

Convey

Roadnet

Samsara

Job description

Sysco GB in Dagenham is recruiting a Distribution Shift Manager to lead the 20:00–05:00 shift. You'll oversee a 100–170 strong team, ensure transport standards, budgets and targets are met, and coordinate a multi‑temperature warehouse.

Office-based with site presence, you'll monitor operations, drive cost efficiencies and develop people. You'll bring leadership experience, data-driven decision making, knowledge of DVLA rules for drivers, and the ability to influence stakeholders.