Transport Operations Manager

Join Our Team as a Transport Operations Manager! 

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a passion for leading teams and driving efficiency? We are looking for a Direct Freight Manager to oversee our Direct Freight Operations Team, ensuring seamless management of LTL/FTL shipments for our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering operational excellence while maximising branch profitability. 

Location: Shannon, Ireland 

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30 

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Lead and manage the Direct Freight Team to ensure all shipments are efficiently tracked, monitored, and invoiced correctly.
• Drive best practices, industry standards, and compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
• Optimise operational performance, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Focus on achieving and maximising Branch Gross Profit Targets through effective shipment management.

About You 

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in LTL/FTL freight management or a similar logistics role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• A deep understanding of industry regulations, best practices, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and profitability. 

What We Offer

• Career paths and development opportunities
• Full training and support
• 20 days of annual leave and a day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Private healthcare coverage 

Next Steps

Interested in joining our dynamic team? Apply now by following the links and attaching your CV as soon as possible. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the job advert expires. 

At DB Schenker, we celebrate the diversity of our workforce and are committed to further enhancing it. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations. 

Please be aware that candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks for Ireland, a 5-year referencing process, and a criminal records check.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.