Transport Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Delivery (Dublin)

FHLB Des Moines; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Dublin Depot is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead a delivery team and manage route dispatch. This is a fixed-term contract until June 30, 2026, with responsibilities focused on efficient scheduling, safety, and customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong IT skills (Outlook/Excel/Word) and knowledge of DOT regulations. You will coach drivers, monitor performance and ensure high standards in a busy, high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years relevant management / supervisory experience in a high volume, technology driven, time sensitive distribution operation.
• Competent in IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Good working knowledge of Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Working Time Directive etc.).
• Experience of participation in investigations/disciplinaries of incidents/absence/performance.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver best-in-class service.
• Ability to plan and organise own and team work activities safely and efficiently.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, explain and present relevant data.
• Comfortable in a high-volume, deadline-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and orderly dispatch of all routes for all locations.
• Monitors daily driver schedules and reports on an hourly basis to control cost and meet customer expectations.
• Analyses driver performance by accompanying them on routes.
• Coaches drivers on findings and recommendations.
• Motivates delivery team while following performance and absence processes.
• Identifies training needs for drivers and coordinates delivery training.
• Ensures vehicles are maintained, cleaned and safely operated to reduce accidents.
• Leads by example and applies company policy fairly.

Skills

Management experience

IT literacy

DOT regulations knowledge

Investigations/disciplinaries

Team motivation

Planning & organisation

Data interpretation

High-volume environment

Education

Transport Management CPC

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Transport IT systems

Job description

Sysco Dublin Depot is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead a delivery team and manage route dispatch. This is a fixed-term contract until June 30, 2026, with responsibilities focused on efficient scheduling, safety, and customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong IT skills (Outlook/Excel/Word) and knowledge of DOT regulations. You will coach drivers, monitor performance and ensure high standards in a busy, high-volume operation.