Transport Team Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 have expanded 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.

Now, we’re looking for a Transport Team Lead within our Belfast Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for any leader looking for a rewarding career experience within an industry renowned, global organisation. If that sounds like you, then apply today.

Key Accountabilities:

• •Co-ordination of all depot activities ensuring the smooth running of depot
• •Supporting efficient dispatch of all routes and products to customers on a daily basis
• •Coaching and motivating members of the delivery team
• •Analysing the performance of drivers by accompanying them on their routes
• •Ensuring delivery procedures and policies are adhered to at all times
• •Effectively liaising with sales, transport, and operation departments to resolve all issues in a timely manner
• •Ensuring equipment breakdown and repairs are minimised and reported
• •Supporting shift manager in ensuring that company vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned and safely operated to reduce accidents and enhance the company brand
• •Involved in identifying, coordinating training as appropriate to meet driver needs
• •Ensuring the premises are maintained to the highest standards
• •Supporting Security and Health & Safety Procedures relevant to site
• •Leading by example and applying company policy and procedures in a fair, consistent and unbiased manner
• •Supporting absence management, investigation and disciplinaries
• •Office Admin responsibilities

Requirements:

• •Experience in a relevant supervisory role in a high volume, technology driven, time sensitive distribution operation
• •Experience within the Food distribution industry is advantageous
• •Must possess a full Drivers Licence
• •Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• •Good understanding of the Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Work Time Directive etc.)
• •Ability to influence a team to deliver the highest standards of service Ability to plan and organise your own and your teams work activities in a safe, efficient and effective manner
• •Ability to analyse, interpret and explain and present relevant business data
• •Fluent English – reading and writing
• •Strong knowledge of the surrounding geographical area
• •Flexible approach to working hours

Core Competencies

• •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.
• •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.
• •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 accountabilities and requirements 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.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

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