Startup Warehouse Shift Manager – Lead High-Impact Ops

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 8% employer

4% employee contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage/ad

Careers site info

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Derby is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead a brand-new start-up operation, shaping a high-performing team from day one. You will drive world-class service and safety across rotating shifts in a growing warehouse environment.

The role requires managing warehousing and logistics teams, developing strategic plans, and embedding accountability and continuous improvement across early, late, and night rotations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing teams within a warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or operational environment.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that support operational and business objectives.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for delivering results and getting things right first time.
• Strong customer focus and ability to drive operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an engaged culture that delivers world-class service
• Lead a Safety First culture, ensuring compliance with DHL safety standards
• Manage and influence key operational stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement, removing barriers and enhancing operational performance
• Define and embed clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across leadership teams
• Foster accountability, engagement, and high performance to support operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Customer focus

Strategic planning

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Derby is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead a brand-new start-up operation, shaping a high-performing team from day one. You will drive world-class service and safety across rotating shifts in a growing warehouse environment.

The role requires managing warehousing and logistics teams, developing strategic plans, and embedding accountability and continuous improvement across early, late, and night rotations.