Transport Shift Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Family Leave Entitlements

Colleague Discount

Job summary

Sysco Belfast is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead the depot's transport team, plan and execute distribution operations in a state-of-the-art centre. You will drive performance, coach the delivery team, and ensure safety, compliance and excellent customer service.

The role requires 3+ years in a management position within high-volume distribution, knowledge of UK transport rules, and a CPC card. A full clean Category C license is preferred, with strong IT and communication skills to

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Excel

Outlook

Decision making

Communication

Fluent English

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Be Part of Something Big - Sysco's New Chapter in Northern Ireland 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.

Join Us and Grow Your Career

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.

Transport Shift Manager

We're looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team within our Belfast depot. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco - keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Summary: 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Core Competencies:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary


• Pension


• Wellbeing day


• 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.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations.

For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion.

Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco's 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.