Overview
Transport & Logistics Manager – Location: Nenagh, Tipperary (Site Based)
We are partnering with Ireland’s leading provider of hot, nutritious school lunches. Based from a 75,000 sq. ft. hub in Tipperary, the business delivers thousands of freshly prepared meals daily to schools. They are seeking an experienced Transport & Logistics Manager to own delivery operations across Ireland and ensure every school receives meals on time.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing national delivery operations. Based in Nenagh, the Transport & Logistics Manager will coordinate regional supervisors, hub managers, and drivers to ensure efficient, reliable service, drive continuous improvement, and maintain the highest delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily Transport Operations: Manage nationwide logistics, oversee hubs and driver networks, and ensure zero delivery failures.
* Team Leadership: Lead three Regional Supervisors and their teams, including contracted drivers, fostering accountability and service excellence.
* Operational Planning: Optimise routes, schedules, and resources; monitor performance through KPIs and metrics.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Production, Operations, and Customer Service teams to ensure seamless delivery and support new hub rollouts.
* Customer Focus: Ensure accurate, timely deliveries to schools, resolve issues promptly, and uphold service excellence.
Skills & Experience Required
* 5+ years in transport, logistics, or distribution management, ideally in food, FMCG, or time-sensitive sectors.
* Proven experience managing regional or nationwide delivery networks.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Strong customer service experience, with the ability to manage client relationships and resolve issues effectively.
* Excellent route planning, scheduling, and operational oversight.
* Hands-on, adaptable, decisive, and capable of owning the logistics model independently.
* CPC qualification desirable; full, clean driving licence essential.
Why Join
* Lead logistics for a purpose-driven Irish business impacting schools nationwide.
* Shape and scale a growing national delivery network.
* Collaborative, supportive environment with real operational impact.
* Based at a modern 75,000 sq. ft. hub in Nenagh.
* Competitive salary and long-term career potential.
Next Steps
Shortlisting is underway with the goal of appointing the successful candidate before Christmas.
For further information on this Transport & Logistics Manager role in Tipperary please contact Caroline Kingston at +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie. Check out all our open jobs on HERO Recruitment’s website: hero.ie.
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