Shift Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans & savings

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Cannock are seeking a Shift Manager to lead our nightly warehouse operations, drive productivity, and uphold safety standards. You will supervise a team, monitor KPIs, and implement process improvements to keep goods flowing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of people management experience, strong continuous improvement mindset, and solid knowledge of WMS systems. This role requires a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years people management experience.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• WMS knowledge essential.
• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and supervise the team to ensure smooth, efficient performance.
• Streamline processes and implement strategies to boost productivity.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance in the warehouse.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People management

Continuous improvement

WMS

Job description

Job Details

Grade: RCS M grade Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 18:00 to 06:00 (Night Shift), with one Saturday shift every four weeks. Location: Cannock, WS11 8JH

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. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes. We're now looking for a Shift Manager to 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

• Lead the Team: Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in our warehouse
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!

This role would suit people who

• Have a minimum of 3 years people management experience - essential
• Have continuous Improvement experience - essential
• Have WMS - essential
• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

Why join us

• 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 28th September 2026. 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.

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• Have a minimum of 3 years people management experience - essential
• Have continuous Improvement experience - essential
• Have WMS - essential
• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

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 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. 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. 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