Logistics Team Manager

Krispy Kreme; Naas; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Job summary

Krispy Kreme is seeking a Senior Logistics Team Manager in Ireland (Naas) to lead a hands-on driver group and own the day-to-day transport operation from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. You will ensure safety, compliance and on-time deliveries while building a high-performing team.

You will manage rotas, coach drivers, and partner with People and Operations to recruit, onboard and develop staff. A Management CPC and strong logistics acumen are essential to succeed in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• A recognised CPC in Transport Management is essential.
• Experience leading and developing a driver team within a fast-paced operation.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, drivers’ hours, tachographs and vehicle safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of drivers for a staggered load-out operation between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• Ensure routes are safely resourced and deliveries leave on time.
• Conduct regular pre-route and post-route briefings with the driver team.
• Manage performance with clear expectations, coaching and development.
• Produce four-week rotas and contingency plans for absences.
• Support recruitment, induction and training of new drivers.
• Collaborate with People team on absence and holiday management.
• Ensure compliance with Irish road transport legislation and tachograph rules.
• Oversee vehicle checks, maintenance records and incident reporting.
• Monitor KPIs, route performance and data capture standards.
• Manage the logistics operation within budget and with suppliers.

Skills

CPC Transport Management

Driver leadership

Compliance knowledge

Team development

Organisational skills

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Our Krispy Kreme Factory in Naas is the heart of our doughnut production in Ireland. It’s where our skilled Manufacturing and Logistics teams work together to make and distribute our delicious, freshly made doughnuts to stores and cabinets across the country every day. Located in Monread Industrial Estate, just off the N7, the factory is a fast-paced, collaborative, and exciting place to work — where every doughnut begins its journey to spreading joy.

Why you'll love working here

At Krispy Kreme, we're all about making every moment a little brighter and that starts with our people. Join our friendly, collaborativeteam where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and there's always time to celebrate success together.

Alongside a great culture, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• A welcoming and inclusive team
• Paid training from day one
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression across our growing business
• Holiday pay
• Recognition for great work
• Uniform provided
• And of course... delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

Senior Logistics Team Manager – Ireland

Location: Naas

Hours: Full-time, supporting a staggered load-out operation between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Are you an experienced transport leader who knows how to keep a busy logistics operation running safely, efficiently and on time?
We’re looking for a hands‑on Logistics Team Manager to lead our driver team in Ireland. You’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day transport operation, ensuring our vehicles, drivers and deliveries meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and customer service.
This is an early‑start operational role, supporting a staggered load‑out between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. You’ll need to be comfortable working flexibly across these hours and being present when your team needs you most.
A Management CPC is essential for this position.

What you’ll be doing

Leading, motivating and developing our team of drivers, creating a positive and high‑performing working environment.
Managing the staggered daily load‑out operation between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Ensuring every route is safely resourced and all deliveries leave on time.
Conducting regular pre‑route and post‑route briefings with the driver team.
Managing driver performance through clear expectations, regular one‑to‑ones, coaching and development.
Producing rotas at least four weeks in advance and maintaining appropriate contingency plans for absence.
Supporting the recruitment, induction and training of new drivers.
Working closely with the People team on employee relations, absence and holiday management.
Ensuring compliance with Irish road transport legislation, drivers’ hours, tachograph requirements and Road Safety Authority guidance.
Making sure vehicle checks, maintenance records, incident reports and transport management systems are completed accurately and on time.
Monitoring operational KPIs, route performance, delivery windows and data‑capture standards.
Managing the logistics operation within budget, including purchase orders, invoices and third‑party suppliers.
Reducing vehicle damage and operating costs through effective driver training and performance management.
Ensuring all vehicles meet our safety, cleanliness, hygiene and brand standards.
Building strong relationships with colleagues across Manufacturing, Operations, People, Marketing and the wider business.

What we’re looking for

A recognised CPC in Transport Management – this is essential.
Previous management or leadership experience within transport, distribution or logistics.
A strong working knowledge of transport compliance, drivers’ hours, tachographs and vehicle safety requirements.
Experience leading and developing a driver team within a fast‑paced operation.
The flexibility to support an early‑morning, staggered load‑out operation between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance people, compliance, service and cost priorities.
Confidence managing performance and handling sensitive people matters.
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
A positive, practical and solutions‑focused approach.
The confidence to take ownership, make decisions and ask for support when needed.

About Krispy Kreme:

Our People:

We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you’re a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you’ll find a friend here!

Our Doughnuts:

We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture:

Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet:

Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we’re constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.