Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as a Transport Operations Manager. 

What you’ll be doing:

This role requires excellent organisational and leadership abilities, as well as a deep understanding of transport operations, employment laws, and compliance requirements.

The roles and Responsibilities for this role are:

• To effectively manage the transport function and implementation of optimal transport solutions for Musgrave Wholesale Partners, including the delivered Food Service Operations, delivered Retail and Market Place local deliveries.
• To support and assist the warehouse, supply chain and General manager through the organisation and managing of the Transport function so that the depot targets are met in such a manner as to provide the best possible service to our customers within budgetary targets.
• The management of the Cross Dock transport teams ensuring that this team is managed in such a way that all key performance indicators are achieved or exceeded.
• To ensure compliance with all statutory obligations for fleet management, maintenance and drivers hours.
• To monitor driver performance, provide feedback, and address any performance or disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner in line with our company performance and disciplinary procedures.
• To develop and motivate Drivers to achieve high working standards and to identify driver training requirements.
• Pruduce daily/weekly operational KPI and management briefing reports

Essential

• CPC Transport Qualification
• At least three years of managing and leading a professional result focused team.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a fast moving, high volume through-put FMCG commercial environment
• Experience in the logistics sector which has national multiple deliveries weekly.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record in employee motivation and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful reports
• Ability to multitask, prioritise work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in using transport systems and other relevant software
• Full, clean driving licence

Desirable

• Degree in Logistics, Finance, or other business-related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of working with appropriate computerised logistics management / ERP systems.