Transport Supervisor

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Dublin, IRL
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Logistics
The Role
Supervise depot transport operations, ensuring timely route dispatch, driver performance, vehicle safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Monitor schedules and delivery performance using technology, coach and motivate drivers, manage absence and disciplinary processes, coordinate training, investigate incidents, and reduce delivery damages and shortages. The role also requires accurate reporting, effective team organization, and strong customer service in a high-volume distribution environment.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Being a part of Ireland’s 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 we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.

Now, we’re looking for a Transport Supervisor to join our team at our Dublin Depot. 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. The role of Transport Supervisor is crucial to the operation of the depot.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensures timely and orderly dispatch of all routes for all locations
  • Using technology, monitors daily driver schedules and reports on an hourly basis, in terms of routes and appropriate delivery time to control cost, determine level of performance and meet/exceed customer expectations.
  • Analyses the performance of drivers by accompanying them on their routes. Coaches driver on findings and recommendations.
  • Coaching and motivating members of the delivery team in line with performance and absence management processes to ensure concerns are managed appropriately. Analyse trends where appropriate, coach and where necessary follow the disciplinary processes.
  • Ensures equipment breakdown and repairs are minimised and reported. Where there are occurrences that these are referred to vehicle maintenance department.
  • Completes and submits all accident/injury reports to Transport Manager/Safety Manager as required in line with predefined timelines.
  • Ensure that drivers minimise damages and delivery shortages through proper loading and delivery techniques.
  • Identifies, coordinates and delivers as appropriate, the training needs of drivers.
  • Ensures that company vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned, and safely operated to reduce accidents and enhance the company brand.
  • Leads by example and applies company policy and procedures in a fair, consistent and unbiased manner

 Requirements:

  • 3 - 5 years relevant management / supervisory experience in a high volume, technology driven, time sensitive distribution operation.
  • Competent in the use of IT systems to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Good working knowledge of Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Working Time Directive etc.)
  • Experience of participation Investigations/Disciplinary’s of incidents/absence/performance
  • Ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver a best-in-class service to internal/external customers.
  • Ability to plan and organize your own and your teams’ work activities in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret, explain and present relevant business and industry specific data.
  • Comfortable working in a high volume, deadline focused, customer centric environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications / Experience:
  • Transport Management CPC
  • Transport IT systems experience

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.

Sysco is equal opportunity employer.

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Skills Required

  • 3–5 years of relevant management or supervisory experience in a high-volume, technology-driven, time-sensitive distribution operation
  • Competence using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Good working knowledge of Department of Transport regulations, including tachograph legislation and the Working Time Directive
  • Experience participating in investigations and disciplinary processes related to incidents, absence, or performance
  • Ability to motivate and manage a delivery team to provide high-quality service
  • Ability to plan and organize team activities safely, efficiently, and effectively
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and present relevant business and industry data
  • Comfort working in a high-volume, deadline-focused, customer-centric environment
  • Transport Management CPC
  • Transport IT systems experience

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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