Flow Shift Manager (Nights)

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the East Midlands is seeking a Flow Shift Manager to lead operations and ensure success within the supply chain. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring proactive leadership and prior experience in people management within a similar field. Responsibilities include monitoring operations and staff performance, while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The role offers a salary of £35,815.11 plus a night shift premium and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Required previous experience in a similar people management role, within warehousing/supply chain.
• Customer management experience is advantageous.
• IT literacy with experience using Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Start-up experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist operational management by monitoring the effectiveness of flow room activities and staff performance.
• Manage productivity through communication of job expectations to direct reports.
• Responsible for Health and Safety and driving a Safety First Culture.
• Support a continuous improvement programme to enhance working practices.

Skills

People management experience

Customer management

IT Literacy

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Salary: £35, 815. 11 + 15% night shift premium

Grade: RCS M
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Shift patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Any 5 from 7 - predominantly Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am
Location: Derby - DE74 2BB

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 Shift Manager lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• To directly assist operational management by initiating, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all flow room activities and staff performance
• To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, monitoring the operational work flow and automated equipment whilst ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames and always maintaining standards of excellence
• Responsible for Health and Safety across the team and driving a Safety First Culture, to ensure all staff are safe within the workplace at all times
• Support a continuous improvement programme to increase efficient and effective working practices within the operation

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience in a similar people management role, within warehousing/supply chain
• Customer management experience is advantageous
• IT Literacy with experience using Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems
• Start-up experience is desirable

WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 5th January . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.