Transport Shift Manager
Sysco Ireland
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Job summary
Sysco Ireland in Belfast is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead our busy depot team, coordinate daily dispatches, and uphold our safety and service standards.
You will drive performance, manage a high-volume operation, mentor drivers, and ensure compliance with tachograph and Working Time Directive.
The role offers growth opportunities within a state-of-the-art distribution centre and a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
Qualifications
- 3+ years' experience in a management/supervisory role in a high-volume, time-sensitive distribution operation.
- Experience within the Food distribution industry is advantageous.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate depot activities and ensure efficient dispatch of routes daily.
- Coach and motivate delivery team; manage performance and absence between updates and disciplinary steps.
- Maintain open communication across departments (sales, warehouse, transport) with daily/weekly team briefings.
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Job description
We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new ,state-of-the-art "Sysco Belfast" facility a Nutt's Corner, Co. Antrim.
This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.
Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.
Focused on leading our Transport team in our busy distribution centre and responsible for the operational planning & execution of our distribution functions in a state-of-the-art Distribution Centre. You must have experience of leading and building teams to drive performance, engagement and support our vision to being our customers' most valued and trusted business partner.
- Co-ordination of all depot activities and efficient dispatch of routes daily, ensuring the smooth running of depot while ensuring delivery procedures and policies are adhered to at all times
- Coaching and motivating members of the delivery team in line with performance and absence management processes to ensure concerns are managed appropriately. Analysing trends where appropriate, coach and where necessary follow the disciplinary processes.
- Maintaining open ongoing communication with departments across the business including sales, warehouse and with the transport team, including daily/weekly briefings with the team
- Ensuring equipment breakdown and repairs are minimized and reported
- Ensuring that company vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned and safely operated to reduce accidents and enhance the company brand
- Manage incoming and outgoing goods and backhaul collections on a daily basis
- Relief driving as necessary
- Identifying, coordinates and delivers training as appropriate to meet driver needs
- Ensuring the premises are maintained to the highest standards
- Ensuring Security and Health & Safety Procedures are adhered to at all times
- Leading by example and applying company policy and procedures in a fair, consistent and unbiased manner
- 3+ years' experience in a relevant management / supervisory role in a high volume, technology driven, time sensitive distribution operation
- Experience within the Food distribution industry is advantageous
- Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Ability to plan and organise your own and your teams work activities in a safe, efficient and effective manner
- Strong knowledge of UK transport compliance (Tachograph legislation, Working Time Directive etc.)
- Proven ability to manage a team to deliver the highest standards of service
- Proven ability to be an effective decision maker with a hands-on approach to the business
- Ability to analyse, interpret and explain and present relevant business data
- Fluent English - reading and writing
- High level of flexibility and problem solving
- A full clean Category C Drivers License, valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card and have a digital tachograph card would be advantageous
- Must possess a strong knowledge of the surrounding geographical area
- Building Effective Relationships - Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
- Understanding Your Customers - acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
- Flexibility & Adaptability - Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
- Communication & Listening - Exceptional communication skills - writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family Leave Entitlements
- Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.
- Expert Training & Development
- Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.
Sysco is an equal opportunities employer.
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