National Transport Operations Manager – Sysco Ireland
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Sysco Ireland, Ireland's largest foodservice provider, is looking for a National Transport Operations Manager to join our Dublin Distribution Centre. This role will lead a team of approximately six hundred colleagues and play a key part in the organization's growth while maintaining our core customer‑centric ethos.
Key Accountabilities
Monitor and achieve all key performance indicators through effective management of direct reports, focusing on service, costs, compliance and engagement.
Recruit, develop and manage direct reports to support the delivery of business KPIs.
Take full accountability for the performance of own department(s) including achieving auditable standards.
Collaborate with other business functions to build alignment and deliver overall business results.
Ensure that all Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are met.
Contribute to and plan for the day‑to‑day operational strategy.
Identify opportunities and implement initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process.
Adhere to performance and absence management processes to ensure under performance of individuals and teams is managed appropriately.
Manage all employee relations issues in line with Company Policy and legal requirements.
Facilitate effective communication within the department, across the function and the wider business.
Ensure all internal reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor and report on external service providers within the transport function.
Maintain housekeeping standards, safe systems of work and health & safety compliance.
Create and promote a supportive working atmosphere.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
Experienced leader managing large teams (>600) in fast paced FMCG, retail, multi‑channel or 3PL environments.
Consistently high customer service, performance management, coaching and development within a safe and compliant environment.
Natural people motivator, driving optimum productivity and continuous improvement.
Excellent IT user with familiarity of telematics and associated technology.
Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements in a distribution environment.
Experience working within set budgetary and performance target workplace.
Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and motivate teams to deliver results.
Experience mobilising and managing change in people and processes.
Clear communication at all levels, delegating appropriately.
Adaptable, resilient and self‑aware.
Decision‑making based on risk evaluation and impact on departments.
Influencing peers and senior managers.
Dynamic and engaging leadership inspiring high performance and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Pension
Company car
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Family Leave Entitlements
Colleague Discount on Sysco products
Expert Training & Development
Sysco Socials – monthly lunches and incentives
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Supply Chain
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