Site Manager Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager

Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Reporting to: Operations Director

Location: Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

About Ace Express Freight

Our ambition is to be the Freight and Logistics Partner of Choice, and with more than 35 years’ experience and a network of world-class partners, we are experts at moving palletised and specialist goods to and from anywhere in Ireland and worldwide by road, sea and air; providing tailored logistics solutions supported by award winning people and processes.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our ongoing investment in people and processes.

We are proud to have been awarded the Deloitte ‘Ireland’s Best Managed Company’accolade for 17 years in a row, a testimony to our culture of continuous improvement, our investment in our people, and our philosophy of going the extra mile for our customers.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead operations at our Balbriggan logistics centre. This role will be central to the successful management of our logistics operations the site, ensuring effective and efficient site logistics, safe site management, and exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team of ten people, and contribute to Ace Express Freight’s reputation as a trusted global logistics partner.

Duties and responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Oversee daily site logistics and transport workflows.
Manage scheduling, routing, and fleet utilisation.
Ensure inventory and resource control.
Work with other sites and departments to maximise efficiencies in the business.
Manage third party relationships on the site.

Compliance & Safety

Own primary responsibility for health and safety standards throughout the site.
Implement risk management practices to safeguarding people, assets, and service continuity

People Management

Direct responsibility for the supervision and management of all site staff.
Hands-on recruitment, training, and development of the site staff.
Lead performance management and foster a positive team culture.

Performance & Reporting

Monitor KPIs and operational metrics and deliver budgets and growth plans for the site.
Prepare weekly reports for clients and senior management.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive efficiency and cost reduction across operations and support sustainability and corporate responsibility goals.
Onboard new clients to the site.

Experience, skills and competencies

A Degree or relevant qualification in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or associated field.
Proven logistics leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop site operational teams effectively.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), capable of building strong internal and external relationships.
Strong relationship building, negotiation, and influencing abilities abilities, with prior experience working directly with logistics customers.
Analytical, with excellent problem-solving and planning skills; adept at identify issues and finding solutions.
Ability to drive continuous improvement in logistics, transport operations, and site processes.
Extensive knowledge of operational principles and practices, with the ability to coach and mentor others.
Confident decision-maker, willing to take the lead on people and business matters while bringing the team along.

What we offer

Permanent employment contract.
Attractive Salary.
21 days annual leave (up to 2 additional days leave after 12 months service).
Company Pension (after successful completion of probation period).
Working Hours (08:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday).
Positive working environment with a really vibrant atmosphere.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.

Ace Express Freight is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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