Shift Manager - Transport

DHL Germany; Bridport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

Pay Rate: £42,561.66 up to £43,625.70
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 - Will include weekends - Day shift
Location: Kent, ME16 0LE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport 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 storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles.

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.
• Accountable for forward planning of staffing levels for transport operations to drive productivity standards & operational performance.
• Responsible for driver and fleet legal compliance in accordance with DHL Asset Management Centre of Excellence standards.
• To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames while always maintaining standards of excellence.
• To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that all legislation and records are maintained and kept at optimum level.
• Managing transport resources to ensure safe & legal operations, enforce walk around inspections, load security and gatehouse checks.
• 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 Transport Manager/supervisor within a logistics environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
• Previous experience of the 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.

WHY CHOOSE US?

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

• On-site benefits: free parking, canteen provisions etc.
• 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.

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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.