Flow Room Manager

DHL; Daventry; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company based in Daventry is seeking a Flow room Manager. The role involves managing a team, monitoring warehouse automation, and ensuring smooth operations during the night shift. Candidates should have experience in warehouse operations and strong people management skills, along with knowledge of WMS. The company offers a competitive salary with benefits including a generous pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience within Warehouse Operations in a Supply Chain environment desirable.
• Experience in Flow operation/ Flow room experience expected.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of controllers.
• Monitoring Warehouse Automation Screens.
• Accurately monitor the status of plant and systems during operation.
• Work in partnership with the automation supplier.
• Active shift handover to incoming control room team.

Skills

Warehouse Operations experience

Flow operation experience

People management skills

Data retrieval and analysis

Problem solving

Tools

JDA

Korber

Schaefer Automation

Job description

Overview

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Pay: £39,000 + Shift premium
Grade: RCS M
Contract Type: Full Time / 5 out of 7
Shift patterns: 23:00 – 07:00 (Night shift)
Location: Daventry, CV23

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Flow room Manager to work a night shift.

A typical day may involve

• Managing a team of controllers
• Monitoring Warehouse Automation Screens
• Accurately monitor the status of plant and systems during operation
• Work in partnership with the automation supplier to support their maintenance schedule
• Active shift hand over to incoming control room team

This role would suit people who

• Experience within Warehouse Operations in a Supply Chain environment desirable
• Experience in Flow operation/ Flow room experience
• Knowledge of JDA, Korber or similar WMS & Schaefer Automation
• Good people management skills (will be managing a team of shift managers)
• Data retrieval and analysis, problem solving
• Ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit the DHL careers site to learn more

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an inclusive workplace

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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