Transport Shift Manager: Lead High-Volume Distribution Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Leave Entitlements

Colleague Discount

Expert Training & Development

Sysco Socials

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for Cork Distribution Centre to lead our Transport team and oversee operational planning and execution of distribution functions in a state-of-the-art facility. You will optimise daily routes, schedules, and resources to ensure timely deliveries while controlling costs and maintaining top safety standards.

Strong leadership experience in a high-volume environment is essential to motivate a team and deliver continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant management / supervisory role in a high-volume distribution operation
• Experience in the Food distribution industry is advantageous
• Competent in IT systems including 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.)

Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of 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

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for Cork Distribution Centre to lead our Transport team and oversee operational planning and execution of distribution functions in a state-of-the-art facility. You will optimise daily routes, schedules, and resources to ensure timely deliveries while controlling costs and maintaining top safety standards.

Strong leadership experience in a high-volume environment is essential to motivate a team and deliver continuous improvement.