Transport Shift Manager – Cork

at  Sysco Ireland

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Co-ordination of all depot activities and efficient dispatched 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. Analyse 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
Identifies, 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

Please refer the Job description for details