Shift Manager - Warehouse

DHL; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee operations and ensure effective team management. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in logistics. Responsibilities include staffing management, operational compliance, and communication with team members. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary performance bonus

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in team management.
• Knowledge of Co-pack production is desirable.
• Production experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Direct daily activities ensuring a safe work environment.
• Facilitate effective communication with the team and customers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team management (1 year)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Problem solving skills

Job description

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Pay Rate: £42,000
Grade: L
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 06:00 - 14:00 then 14:00 - 22:00
Location: Stanford Le Hope SS17 9FF

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 now looking for a Warehouse 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

• Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements across the site
• Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
• Take proactive approach to ensure housekeeping is managed and maintained to goods manufacturing practice
• Facilitate effective communication - verbally and written
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced ,all staff to be briefed with all updates and changes .
• Work in collaboration with Line Manager to ensure all training needs are completed In line with DHL standard
• Effective communication with team and customers (written and verbally)

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Excellent organisational skills
• Minimum of 1 year experience of team management
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal & written
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Knowledge of Co-pack production - desirable
• Production experience - desirable
• Good problem solving skills
• Leadership and management experence -Essential

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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