Transport Site Lead

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 Site Lead.

Role Scope:

- Assist in the management of all drivers and vehicles

- Assist in the Health & Safety processes including all applicable legislative compliance

- Develop and maintain 'best in class' service standards throughout the region's customer base

What you'll be doing:

Area of Responsibility: Customer order distribution, cost management and route planning

- Provide driving support to cover routes during busy periods, including absenteeism and holidays.

- Support the Regional Cross Dock Manager (RCDM) to organise, plan and manage the day-to-day transport operation.

- Maintain effective communication with all key stakeholders including customers, managers, drivers, and all other relevant departments within Musgrave Wholesale Partners.

- Support RCDM to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations for fleet management, maintenance and driver hours.

- Ensure effective and proper use of fleet equipment to minimise damage to company assets at all times.

- Support RCDM to drive productivity and efficiency across all routes.

- Liaise with the sales team regarding new customer routes and/or deliveries.

- Support RCDM and central Transport to maintain control over route planning and delivery scheduling to ensure prompt delivery to our customers.

- Driver rostering.

- Support RCDM to ensure fuel efficiency through monitoring, auditing and reporting.

Area of Responsibility: Manage and motivate the drivers to deliver best in class customer service

- Ensure drivers demonstrate the company values.

- Manage routes and drivers to ensure on-time delivery.

- Support the RCDM to drive a 'first for service' culture throughout the transport team.

Area of Responsibility: Management of Staff

- Train drivers to meet the needs of the business.

- Support RCDM to ensure all standard human resource processes are implemented for the transport team e.g. timekeeping, health & safety, holidays, accidents.

Essential Qualifications

- C license holder

- Current Tachograph Card

- Proficient in MS Office

- Min. 1-2 years managing at team leader level (or higher)

- Proven track record of people management

- Honesty, integrity and openness

- Strong problem-solving focus

- Excellent flexibility and adaptability in management style

- Strong People Management Min. 1-2 years managing at team leader level (or higher)

- Min. 2 years experience in retail / foodservice distribution

- Good knowledge of foodservice and retail distribution

- Knowledge of Paragon routing software

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.

- Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

- Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand.

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.

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