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.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive.  We have an opportunity for an ops support to join our transport team, Galway.

 The successful candidate will support and assist the Depot Teams by organising and managing specific elements of the transport function so that the depot targets are met in such a manner as to provide the best possible service to our retailers and customers through continuous improvement and engagement. The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

What you'll be doing

• Assist the Transport and Warehouse teams in delivering network targets.
• Manage, motivate, and engage the transport team to deliver a best in class service to our customers.
• Deal with drivers, suppliers and stores on delivery and collection queries.
• Manage driver dispatch and debriefs.
• Monitor and assess KPI’s and where appropriate implement timely corrective action.
• Maintain aworking environment in line with Health & Safety, Food Safety & Quality legislation and ensure that employees are trained accordingly.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that product delivery meets deadline.
• Maintain and improve the depot standards focusing on the engagement and continuous improvement models.

What we're looking for:

Suitable applicants will possess all or most of the following:

Essential:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience of managing in a busy transport department in a high volume/turnover business.
• Good organisational and administration skills with the ability to solve problems in a fast-moving environment.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution operations including specific processes such as H&S and HACCP etc.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Legislation.
• Customer focused and driven.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Experience in a logistics business which has multiple weekly deliveries.

Desirable:

• The ideal candidate should be a team player, be flexible and have the ability to maintain focused whilst under pressure.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative, be self-motivated and have a consistent work methodology.
• Experience in a similar type role or in a position that demonstrates the above skills will be an advantage.
• Category C driving licence 

What we offer:

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.  We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.