Logistics Supervisor – Little Island, Cork
Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
On behalf of our client, a leading multinational operating in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join their high-performing team based in Little Island, Cork.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this is a hands-on supervisory role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of onsite logistics operations. You will lead a team of three and play a key role in driving performance, ensuring compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement within a highly regulated supply chain environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong logistics leadership experience, ideally gained within food, pharma or similarly regulated sectors, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a team of three logistics staff to ensure efficient and compliant daily operations
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Coordinate all outgoing shipments (domestic and international), ensuring accuracy and delivery deadlines are met
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Act as the point of escalation for shipping issues and challenges
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Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead continuous improvement initiatives
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Liaise with corporate supply chain and customer service teams to align logistics with customer needs
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Oversee day-to-day carrier and freight forwarder relationships, driving performance and service levels
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Identify alternative transport routes or modes to maintain flexibility and service quality
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Ensure all compliance responsibilities related to freight, customs, and costs are met
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Support strategic projects that address freight constraints
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Develop and coach your team to achieve performance targets and ongoing development
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Set KPIs and monitor team performance, maintaining up-to-date training records
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Collaborate with site management and wider supply chain stakeholders to shape the future logistics model
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Track and report KPIs through local and corporate dashboards
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Strong knowledge and commitment to logistics safety standards
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5+ years of experience using SAP or a similar ERP system at subject matter expert level
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Third-level qualification in Supervision, Management, or relevant field, or 5+ years in a logistics leadership role
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Proven team leadership and people development experience
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
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Experience working within GMP, quality, and compliance environments (highly desirable)
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Strong systems knowledge and computer literacy
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Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally within a matrix organisation
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a strategic and people-focused leadership role within a global business that values innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
Apply now with your updated CV and should you have any questions please contact Jason Devlin at FRS Recruitment.
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