Night Shift Manager – Depot Operations

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Parental leave package

Life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite parking

Health kiosks

Retail discounts

Milestone days off

Eye care support

Job summary

DPD is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen depot operations. You will work with the Depot Management team to ensure adequate resourcing of drivers, warehouse operatives and back office staff, including planning for holidays and peak trading times.

Your role involves liaison with Franchise, People and Talent, Recruitment, Neuven and Regional Management to sustain outstanding service levels and deliver KPI targets across resource, productivity, transport and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced logistics environment is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities are essential to cover peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan staffing levels for drivers, warehouse operatives and back office functions.
• Coordinate with Franchise, People and Talent, Recruitment, Neuven and Regional Management to maintain service.
• Monitor KPIs for resource, productivity, transport and health & safety.
• Oversee holiday and peak resource planning and ensure timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Initiative

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

DPD is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen depot operations. You will work with the Depot Management team to ensure adequate resourcing of drivers, warehouse operatives and back office staff, including planning for holidays and peak trading times.

Your role involves liaison with Franchise, People and Talent, Recruitment, Neuven and Regional Management to sustain outstanding service levels and deliver KPI targets across resource, productivity, transport and health & safety.