Shift Manager

Dpdgroupuk1; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance 4x salary

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping from retailers

Milestone Days off

Eye tests support

Job summary

DPD is recruiting for 5 experienced Logistics Shift Managers to join our high performing Logistics Solutions Management team in our UK warehouse across all shift patterns. You will lead a small team to deliver daily pick-and-pack operations and drive KPI performance.

Applicants should have proven logistics people management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to report and analyse data. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics operation with proven people management experience.
• Strong communication skills to motivate and lead a team.
• Decisive and effective decision making and time management.
• Ability to report and analyse data to drive improvements.
• High resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Proficient with standard computer applications (Google Chrome).
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver day-to-day warehouse pick-and-pack operations.
• Oversee KPI achievement for productivity, costs to plan and process accuracy.
• Monitor service levels and drive improvement initiatives.
• Promote policy compliance and training across HR, Health & Safety, Quality and housekeeping.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Data reporting

Resilience

Time management

Google Chrome

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

We are currently recruiting for 5 experienced Logistics Shift Manager to join our high performing Logistics Solutions Management team across all shift patterns.

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;

What we're looking for

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

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...

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

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!