Job Description
Head of Fleet and Facilities
Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to helping our customers be a success. Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we have a global perspective that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.
Sysco is the world’s largest foodservice provider and following continued growth and expansion across the Island of Ireland Sysco Ireland are now looking to expand and strengthen our Operations Leadership team by introducing a Head of Fleet and Facilities.
The role will also contribute to and execute against our overall strategy and continued expansion, while managing operational plans, budgets and performance targets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive performance of Fleet and Facilities team, contractors and vendors in line with Health, Safety/ Quality and Environmental policies/procedures ensuring all legislation/statutory requirements are met
- Ensure co-ordination of compliance measures are in place for all contractors that attend site prior to the work commencing
- Managing a portfolio of business-critical change projects across Fleet and Facilities departments
- Financial control within budgetary remit – contribution to Group and local operational efficiency
- Coach, manage and motivate the Fleet and Facilities team. Be clear on vision/goals and their respective roles in achieving these.
- Establish/implement succession plans, incl. employee training and development plans
- Manage two-way Communication Cascade across both Fleet and Facilities departments
- Lead and execute operational strategy in line with overall Group goals
- Establish and review department operational Plans, Budgets and KPIs/Performance Targets
- Develop and implement improvements and innovations in service delivery
- Develop and implement the effective sourcing and utilisation of materials and subcontractors
- Continuously research trends to positively impact the sustainability agenda of the business
- Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets for the departments
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience in relevant areas
- Trade or Degree qualified in relevant areas
- Lives and breathes Customer First approach
- Extremely organised & comfortable operating in a highly dynamic & fast paced environment
- Confident & consistent communicator who has an ability to flex their style to ensure the message is understood
- Proven ability in motivating, inspiring, leading and developing teams
- Has proven experience in leading a positive culture by example and taking your teams on the journey with you
- Is collaborative and yet confident to constructively challenge for the right result
- Is commercially astute and highly experienced at successfully implementing change
- Thinks big but is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
- Has unyielding commitment to the highest standards of compliance and safety
- Is an insightful, data-savvy problem solver who has continuous improvement mindset
- Site Management and Project Management experience, managing suppliers and contractors
- Strong understanding of all legislative and technical arenas associated with Fleet and Facilities
- Financial, budgetary, and problem-solving skills and experience
Core Competencies:
- Capacity to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Commercial/sales performance drive; sets bold targets and delivers.
- Motivated and energised by a blend of the innovative/big picture/strategic issues and operational activities.
- Data led, with strong analytic and numeracy skills.
- Excellent teamworking skills.
- Passionate, resilient, and inclusive leader.
- Willing and determined to drive brilliant execution.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunities employer.
