COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join Our Team at Sysco – Exciting Opportunities Await
At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.
We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.
We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.
Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland
We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art “Sysco Belfast” facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.
This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Join Us and Grow Your Career
We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.
Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.
We’re looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our brand-new state of the art Belfast facility. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our 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. 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:
· Management of all depot activities ensuring the smooth running of depot
· Manage efficient dispatch of all routes and products to customers on a daily basis.
· Staff disciplinary and investigations
· Coaching and motivating members of the delivery team
· Analysing and monitoring the performance of drivers through various metrics, ensuring compliance in multiple areas as required
· Maintaining open ongoing communication and collaboration with departments across the business and with the transport team, including daily/weekly briefings with stakeholders
· Managing delivery procedures and ensuring policies are always adhered to
· Effectively liaising with sales, QA, H&S, transport, planning, and all other operations departments to resolve all issues in a timely manner
· Ensure continued legal compliance of all fleet and Drivers in line with the requirements and T&Cs of the Operator’s Licence
· Ensuring that company vehicles are properly maintained and repaired in a timely manner to minimise downtime and availability clean and safely operated to reduce accidents and enhance the company brand
· Manage incoming and outgoing goods on a daily basis
· Manage Backhaul collections and ensure they are adhered to on a daily basis.
· Other duties as and when required to meet the needs of the business
· Identifies, co-ordinates, and delivers training as appropriate to meet driver needs
· Ensuring the premises are maintained to the highest standards
· Ensuring Security and Health & Safety Procedures are adhered to at all times
· Leading by example and applying company policy and procedures in a fair, consistent, ethical and unbiased manner
Requirements:
· 5+ years’ experience in a relevant management / supervisory role in a high volume, technology driven, time sensitive distribution operation
· Experience within the Food distribution industry is advantageous
· Competent in the use of various Transport Telemetric systems such as Verizon, Tachomaster and Truckfile, and working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
· Ability to plan and organise your own and your teams’ work activities in a safe, efficient and effective manner
· Strong knowledge of UK / NI Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Operators Licensing, Work Time Directive etc.) Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence would be desirable (TMCPC)
· 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 analyse, interpret and explain and present relevant business data
· Fluent English – reading and writing
· High level of flexibility and problem solving
· A full clean Category C Drivers Licence, valid Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) Card and a valid digital tachograph card would be advantageous
· Must possess a strong knowledge of the surrounding geographical area
· Have or be working towards a Transport Managers Certification of Professional Competence
· Occasional travel within Ireland & overnight stays, the role will cover three rotating shifts between 0400 & 1900 hours
Core Competencies:
· Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive 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.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
On Offer
- Enhanced annual leave
- Service Leave
- Wellbeing Day
- Service Recognition
- Learning & Development
- STAR Award
- Colleague Sysco Discount
- Lifestyle Savings Platform on a number of well-known brands and retailers
Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.
Apply today
Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, everybody feels they belong, and we embrace both our differences and similarities.
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Sysco For You
Sysco for You is our comprehensive suite of colleague rewards and benefits, offering health and wellbeing support, colleague resource groups, tuition reimbursement, graduate programmes, and exclusive rewards and savings.
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Community - We Deliver
We are committed to supporting our local communities and the colleagues who volunteer within them.
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