Logistics Shift Manager

Dpdgroupuk1; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance 4 x salary on join

Health Kiosks visiting every location

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping from retailers

Milestone Days off

Eye tests support

Job summary

DPD is seeking an experienced Logistics Shift Manager to join our fast-paced warehouse operations in Smethwick. You will lead a small team of operatives, ensure daily pick and pack processes run efficiently, and drive KPI performance while controlling costs.

You will monitor service levels, deliver accurate reporting, and champion continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence is essential and experience in logistics people management is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics operation with people management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to monitor KPIs and improve efficiency.
• Excellent reporting and data analysis capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of operatives to meet daily warehouse pick/pack requirements.
• Ensure KPI delivery for productivity and costs to plan.
• Promote health and safety, quality, and housekeeping policies.
• Prepare and present performance reports and analysis.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Data analysis

Reporting

Resilience

Digital literacy

Driving licence

Problem solving

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics Shift Manager to join our high performing Logistics Solutions Management team.

As a Logistics Shift Manager, you'll be required to work within our Logistics Warehouse in an environment where operating efficiently under pressure and at pace will be a fundamental aspect of the role.

In this role you will primarily manage a small team of operatives to deliver the day to day requirements of the warehouse pick and pack operation.

You will oversee your team in order to achieve KPIs for productivity, costs to plan and accuracy of warehouse processes while monitoring and championing levels of service provided and actively seeking improvement activities.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Follow and promote all policies and procedures, including HR, Health and Safety, Quality and Housekeeping, ensuring any training requirements are met

What we're looking for

• You will have experience in a logistics operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team.
• You will have 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
• The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
• You will be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action when required.
• Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA - Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

About our Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you!