Sortation Manager

Dpdgroup; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite parking

Health kiosks

Retail discounts

Milestone Days off

Eye tests

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Sortation Manager to strengthen the hub operations team. You will supervise a night shift of warehouse operatives, ensuring accurate parcel sortation to meet KPI targets while loading/unloading trailers for the network of Depots.

You will drive health & safety, productivity and cost objectives, while leading a high-performing team with strong communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fast-paced warehouse or hub night operations.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a high-performing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with data reporting and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the night-time sortation of parcels and loading/unloading of trailers.
• Drive achievement of health & safety, productivity and cost KPIs.
• Resolve problems quickly and maintain high process quality.
• Lead, develop and engage a night shift team through effective coaching.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Reporting

Night shift operations

Communication skills

Time management

Driving licence

IT/computer skills

Google Chrome

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sortation Manager, to help strengthen our hub operations team. In this role you will be managing a team of warehouse operatives throughout the night making sure that they are engaged, organised and motivated, while they either unload or load trailers that arrive at site or are waiting to depart to our network of Depots. You will oversee the accurate sortation of the parcels to ensure this is achieved in line with Key Performance Indicators. Other key accountabilities will be;

• Achieving the Hub objectives relating to Health & Safety, productivity, and cost to deliver outstanding service to our Depots and customers
• Manage all operational procedures ensuring the immediate resolution of any problems, whilst maintaining a high quality in all of our processes.
• You will have experience in a fast paced 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 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 DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
• A full UK driving licence
• DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of over £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

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…

Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses