Shift Manager

TN United Kingdom; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supply chain business as a Warehouse Shift Manager, where you'll coordinate daily logistics and ensure excellence in warehousing activities. This role is perfect for individuals with a strong background in supply chain management and logistics, looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. You will manage a dedicated team, oversee productivity, and maintain high standards while enjoying competitive pay and a range of benefits. Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, and help keep the world moving forward.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail and gym

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Experience as a shift manager in logistics.
• Knowledge of supply chain practices and volume order distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by monitoring warehousing activities.
• Manage productivity and communicate job expectations.
• Track orders using digital software and maintain records.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Software

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management

Qualification in Logistics

Tools

Digital Tracking Software

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Pay Rate: £34,000
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday (12:30pm finish on a Friday!)
Location: Gloucester - GL3 4AQ

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including the storage and dispatch of volume orders and goods.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To directly assist operational management by initiating, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and staff performance of your designated shift
• To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, monitoring stock movement and control, whilst ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames and always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
• To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in line with company policies

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous and practical experience as a shift manager within a logistics environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports

A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be preferred and well-received.

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.