Coaching and motivating members of the delivery team in line with performance and absence management processes to ensure concerns are managed appropriately. Analysing trends where appropriate, coach and where necessary follow the disciplinary processes.
Maintaining open ongoing communication with departments across the business including sales, warehouse and with the transport team, including daily/weekly briefings with the team
Ensuring equipment breakdown and repairs are minimized and reported
Ensuring that company vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned and safely operated to reduce accidents and enhance the company brand
Manage incoming and outgoing goods and backhaul collections on a daily basis
Relief driving as necessary
Identifying, coordinates and delivers training as appropriate to meet driver needs
Ensuring the premises are maintained to the highest standards
Ensuring Security and Health & Safety Procedures are adhered to at all times
Leading by example and applying company policy and procedures in a fair, consistent and unbiased manner
Requirements
3+ years’ experience in a relevant management / supervisory role in a high volume, technology driven, time sensitive distribution operation
Experience within the Food distribution industry is advantageous
Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to plan and organise your own and your teams work activities in a safe, efficient and effective manner
Strong knowledge of the Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Work Time Directive etc.)
Proven ability to manage a team to deliver the highest standards of service
Proven ability to be an effective decision maker with a hands-on approach to the business
Ability to analyse, interpret and explain and present relevant business data
Fluent English – reading and writing
High level of flexibility and problem solving
A full clean Category C Drivers License, valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card and have a digital tachograph card would be advantageous
Must possess a strong knowledge of the surrounding geographical area
Core Competencies
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Pension
Wellbeing day
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Family Leave Entitlements
Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.
Expert Training & Development
Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.
Sysco is an equal opportunities employer.
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