Transport Manager

Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a long-established, high-growth consumer goods organisation to recruit an experienced Transport Manager. This is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the transport and delivery function across a multi-site network, ensuring the seamless distribution of goods to a large retail client base across Ireland.

With a national footprint and strong year-on-year growth, our client is committed to delivering operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable logistics practices. This role offers the opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of transformation, with scope to shape transport strategy and performance delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of professional drivers and logistics staff
• Oversee driver rosters, training, performance reviews, and development
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to all operational protocols

• Analyse delivery routes and implement improvements to maximise efficiency
• Leverage logistics and route planning systems to reduce mileage, fuel usage, and emissions
• Adjust transport schedules to reflect customer demand patterns and service levels

• Manage a modern fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring operational reliability
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, inspections, and safety compliance
• Work with third-party maintenance providers to uphold standards and reduce downtime

• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation, and cost efficiency
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior stakeholders

• Ensure accurate and timely fulfilment of all outbound deliveries
• Liaise with commercial, warehouse, and customer service teams to resolve logistics queries
• Maintain high levels of reliability and professionalism across all transport interactions

• Ensure full compliance with road transport legislation across Ireland and the UK
• Maintain accurate documentation, including tachograph records and driver working hours
• Stay up to date on changes in transport laws and industry regulations

• Manage transport budgets and monitor cost performance
• Identify opportunities to reduce spend through route efficiency and asset utilisation
• Produce transport reports, forecasts, and financial insights for leadership review

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a transport or logistics management role
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-moving distribution environment
• Deep understanding of Irish and UK transport regulations and compliance practices
• Commercially astute with a track record of managing budgets and reducing operational costs
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Proficient in transport management systems (TMS), routing software, and Microsoft Office
• Full clean driving licence
• CPC certification is essential