Transport Shift Manager Cork
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Being a part of Irelands largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco our wide national network aims to serve thousands of cafés restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.
Though we have always been a local organisation being a part of Sysco means weretainan international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.
Nowwerelooking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team within our Cork Distribution Centre. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping tomaintainour core ethos here are Sysco keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Summary:
Focused on leading our Transport team in our busy distribution centre and responsible for the operational planning & execution of our distribution functions inastate-of-the-artDistribution Centre. You must have experience of leading and building teams to drive performance engagement and support our vision to being our customers most valued and trusted business partner.
Key Accountabilities:
Co-ordination of all depot activities and efficient dispatch of routes daily ensuring the smooth running of depot while ensuring delivery procedures and policies areadhered 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. Analysingtrends whereappropriate 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 properlymaintainedcleanedand safelyoperatedto reduce accidents and enhance the company brand
Manage incoming and outgoing goods and backhaul collectionson a daily basis
Relief driving as necessary
Identifyingcoordinatesand delivers trainingasappropriatetomeet driver needs
Ensuring the premises aremaintainedto the highest standards
Ensuring Security and Health & Safety Procedures areadhered to at all times
Leading by example and applying company policy and procedures in a fairconsistentand 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 isadvantageous
Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft OutlookExceland Word
Ability to plan and organise your own and yourteamswork activities in a safeefficientand 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 analyseinterpret and explainand present relevant business data
Fluent English reading and writing
High levelof flexibility and problem solving
A full clean Category CDriversLicense valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card and have a digital tachograph card would beadvantageous
Mustpossessa strong knowledge of the surrounding geographical area
Core Competencies:
Building Effective Relationships Is a role model formaintainingconstructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
Understanding Your Customers acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
Flexibility & Adaptability Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
Communication & Listening Exceptional communication skills writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Pension
Wellbeing day
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Family Leave Entitlements
Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.
Expert Training & Development
Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.
Sysco is an equalopportunities employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Basic Math
- Food Safety Experience
- Management Experience
- Shift Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Supervising Experience
