Logistics Shift Manager

Dpd Group Uk; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Life assurance 4x salary

Health kiosks

On-site parking

Retail discounts

Eye care support

Milestone days off

Job summary

DPD Group UK is seeking an experienced Logistics Shift Manager to join our Logistics Solutions Management team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will lead a small team to meet daily pick and pack needs and drive KPI performance across productivity, cost to plan and process accuracy.

The role requires strong communication, decisive leadership and a focus on continuous improvement, with a full UK driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics operation with proven people management.
• Strong communication skills to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management.
• Demonstrate resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google Chrome applications.
• Ability to do reporting and data analysis.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver day-to-day warehouse pick and pack operations.
• Oversee KPIs for productivity, costs to plan and process accuracy.
• Monitor service levels and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Follow policies including HR, Health and Safety, Quality and Housekeeping.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Data analysis

Google apps

Fraud awareness

Driving licence

Resilience

Job description

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

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

About our Benefits

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• 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

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

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