Transport Shift Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

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

Being a part of Ireland's largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

Now, we're looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team within our Dublin Distribution Centre. 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.

*This is a fixed-term contract until June 30th 2026*

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 the Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Work 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.
  
• 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.