Logistics Team Manager

Krispy Kreme UK & IRE; Naas; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Employee discount

Holiday pay

Health & wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Job summary

Krispy Kreme UK & IRE in Naas is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Team Manager to lead our driver team and day-to-day transport operations in Ireland. The role focuses on safety, efficiency and excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll manage early-morning loads (2:00–5:00 a.m.), ensure compliant practices, develop people, and work closely with Manufacturing, Operations and People teams to drive performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead drivers and develop a high‑performing team.
• Manage staggered daily 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/post route briefings with the driver team.
• Manage driver performance with clear expectations and coaching.
• Produce rotas at least four weeks in advance with contingencies.
• Support recruitment and training of new drivers.
• Collaborate with People team on absence and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with Irish road transport legislation and tachographs.
• Maintain vehicle checks, maintenance records and incident reports.
• Monitor KPIs, route performance and data-capture standards.
• Manage budget, POs, invoices and third-party suppliers.
• Reduce vehicle damage and costs through training and performance management.
• Ensure vehicles meet safety, cleanliness, hygiene and brand standards.

Skills

CPC in Transport

Leadership experience

Transport compliance

Driver team lead

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Drive Fresh. Deliver Impact.

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.

Logistics - Naas

Contract: Full time

Salary: €50,000 - €55,000

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.

• A welcoming and inclusive team
• Paid training from day one
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression across our growing business
• Employee discount
• Holiday pay
• Health & Wellbeing support
• 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.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

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.