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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.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Pension

Wellbeing day

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.

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Transport Shift Manager - Fixed-Term Contract

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