Shift Operations Manager (Nights)

DHL; Maidstone; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Flexible working options

Pension with 8% employer / 4% employee

Confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Allington, near Maidstone, is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Team Leader to supervise daily operations. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with patterns 5 from 7, 10pm–6am, and a M grade.

Salary £44,000 plus 20% shift premium, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency and team development. You will lead a team, implement process improvements, monitor KPIs, and foster a collaborative environment in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Experience with night shift operations is preferred.
• Strategic mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: supervise daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth, efficient performance.
• Streamline Processes: implement strategies to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure Safety: uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor Performance: track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster Collaboration: build a team culture focused on accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Operational knowledge of logistics and

Night shift experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Pay Rate: £44,000.00 +20% Shift Premium Grade: M Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 40 hours per week Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 , 10pm - 6am Location: Allington, ME16 0LE

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 strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Are currently or are recently working Night Shifts
• 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
• Happy to work in a chilled environment

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on site
• 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2 November. 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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