Flow Room Manager

DHL Supply Chain; England; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Flow Room Manager for night shifts in Daventry. The role involves managing Flow Controllers, maintaining automation systems, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal for candidates with warehouse operations experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £39,000 plus shift premium, along with various employee benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience within Warehouse Operations in a Supply Chain environment desired.
• Able to manage a team effectively.
• Strong attention to detail for data entry and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Flow Controllers.
• Proactively maintain systems to minimize downtime.
• Oversee WMS and WCS operations.

Skills

Warehouse Operations experience

Flow operation experience

Knowledge of JDA

People management

Data entry and analysis

Tools

JDA

Korber

Schafer Automation

Job description

Overview

Position: Flow Room Manager
Pay: £39,000 + Shift premium
Grade: RCS M
Location: Daventry (CV23)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 - Night shift (23:00-07:00)
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

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

• Manage a team of Flow Controllers
• Manage the day to day work prioritisation and automation associated to the operation
• Proactively maintain the systems to minimise any potential downtime or bottlenecks within automation
• Become the driving force behind the automation effiency by overseeing WMS (JDA and Korber) and WCS (Shaffer and Vanderlande) and the complex interlinking between the systems
• Work in Partnership with the automation supplier to support their maintenance schedule
• Escalate issues that are likely to affect the performance of the department the operation
• Active shift hand over to incoming control room team
• Maintain a full and comprehensive log throughout the shift (to contain details of all relevant events, actions, incidents and follow up activities)

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Experience within Warehouse Operations in a Supply Chain environment desirable
• Previous experience in Flow operation/ Flow room
• Knowledge of JDA, Korber or similar WMS & Shaefer Automation
• Good people management skills
• Data entry, analysis and reporting skills with strong attention to detail are essential (external reporting)
• Able 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 https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain 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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