Lead Transport Shift Manager — Dublin DC

Sysco Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Leave Entitlements

Colleague Discount

Training & Development

Sysco Socials

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for our Dublin Distribution Centre. Lead the transport team, plan and execute distribution activities, and support our aim to deliver excellent service to customers.

You will manage daily dispatches, coach drivers, coordinate with sales and warehouse teams, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in a state-of-the-art distribution facility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport teams in a high-volume, time-sensitive operation.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate depot activities and ensure efficient route dispatch daily.
• Coach and motivate delivery team; manage performance and absence processes.
• Maintain open communication with sales, warehouse and transport teams; conduct daily/weekly briefings.
• Minimise equipment downtime; ensure vehicles are maintained and clean.
• Oversee incoming/outgoing goods and backhaul collections; provide relief driving as needed.
• Identify training needs and deliver appropriate sessions.
• Maintain premises to high standards; ensure security and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning and organizing

Communication

Problem solving

Fluent English

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for our Dublin Distribution Centre. Lead the transport team, plan and execute distribution activities, and support our aim to deliver excellent service to customers.

You will manage daily dispatches, coach drivers, coordinate with sales and warehouse teams, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in a state-of-the-art distribution facility.