Depot Operations Shift Manager – Lead & Optimize Routes

Dpdgroup; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity package

Free life assurance 4x salary on join

Health kiosks visiting every location

Vitality at Work

Free on site parking

Discounted shopping across retailers

Milestone days off

Free eye tests and glasses support

Job summary

DPDgroup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen our depot operations management team. You will work closely with self-employed Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, building strong relationships to keep the fleet engaged, motivated and delivering outstanding service.

You will drive depot performance by meeting targets for Core Routes and SPR, while ensuring all routes are set up efficiently and drivers load and scan vehicles safely.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operation with proven people management experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
• Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google Chrome applications.
• Ability to do comprehensive reporting and analysis of data.

Responsibilities

• Achieve depot targets for Core Routes.
• Achieve depot targets for Stops Per Route (SPR).
• Set up all other delivery and collection routes to operate efficiently.
• Ensure drivers scan and load their vans for delivery safely and on time.
• Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to resolve issues.
• Arrange resources to cover ad-hoc collections via drivers or agencies.
• Complete all relevant documentation and systems in line with policies and regulations.
• Set KPIs for Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Health & Safety.
• Ensure Depot Clear is achieved in line with targets.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Resilience

Data reporting & analysis

Google Chrome usage

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

DPDgroup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen our depot operations management team. You will work closely with self-employed Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, building strong relationships to keep the fleet engaged, motivated and delivering outstanding service.

You will drive depot performance by meeting targets for Core Routes and SPR, while ensuring all routes are set up efficiently and drivers load and scan vehicles safely.