Transport Shift Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transport Shift Manager in Stoke on Trent to oversee logistics operations within a busy supply chain environment. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and maintaining service standards. Candidates should have experience in transport management and familiarity with logistics software.

Benefits

Free parking

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a Shift Manager in Transport or Distribution.
• Computer literate with logistics software knowledge.
• Flexibility to work a 4-week shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager in ensuring compliant operations.
• Manage a team of First Line Managers and coordinate their activities.
• Analyze reports against KPI targets to improve results.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Transport Shift Manager based Stoke on Trent

Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Salary: £38,223
Shift patterns: 4 Week rota including weekend working (see below)
Location: Stoke on Trent ST4 2TP

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 transport procedures in a busy environment.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Supporting the Transport Manager in providing a fully compliant operation, operational expertise, ensuring the transport operation is efficiently run within the agreed cost perimeters and ensuring a first class service is maintained to achieve the contracts objectives and meet the customers demands.
• Achievement of targets, deliveries on time, maintaining team morale, achievement of personal development objectives and remaining compliant.
• Manage a team of 3 x First Line Managers, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of a team; providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training & development.
• Accountable for the delivery of all aspects of the shift operation ensuring the delivery of efficient and custmer focused service
• Analyse reports against KPI targets and advise on action to improve results
• Fostering an environment that promotes a culture of Continuous Improvement, sharing of ideas and best practice.

Shift pattern:

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Week 1	REST	10:00 - 22:00	10:00 - 22:00	REST	REST	10:00 - 22:00	12:00 - 20:00
Week 2	08:00 - 20:00	REST	REST	10:00 - 22:00	10:00 - 22:00	REST	REST
Week 3	REST	06:00 - 18:00	06:00 - 18:00	REST	REST	06:00 - 18:00	06:00 - 14:00
Week 4	06:00 - 18:00	REST	REST	06::00 - 18:00	06:00 - 18:00	REST	REST

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 Shift Manager in a Transport or Distribution environment
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages including Tachomaster and Microlise
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports
• Flexibility to work a 4 week shift patterns
• Ensures that day-to-day operational activities are inline with customers specifications
• A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received
• Live locally to Stoke on Trent ST4 2TP

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
• 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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

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.

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