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Transport & Logistics Manager
Location: Nenagh, Tipperary (Site Based)
About the Company
We are partnering with Ireland’s leading provider of hot, nutritious school lunches, as they expand their nationwide delivery network. Operating from a 75,000 sq. ft. hub in Tipperary, they deliver thousands of freshly prepared meals daily to schools, with a mission to make healthy, affordable lunches accessible to every child. To support growth, they are seeking an experienced Transport & Logistics Manager to take ownership of delivery operations across Ireland, ensuring every school receives its 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Supply Chain, Distribution, and Customer Service
Industries
* Mobile Food Services, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail
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