Warehouse Shift Manager

DHL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to coordinate daily logistics. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of supply chain practices and warehouse procedures. You will manage a team, ensure productivity, and maintain high standards of excellence. With a competitive pay rate and a range of benefits, this position offers a chance to be part of a global leader in supply chain management. If you have a passion for logistics and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free parking

Free transport to site

Canteen provisions

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail and childcare

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a shift manager in a logistics environment.
• Ability to manage and train direct reports effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist operational management by monitoring warehousing activities.
• Manage productivity and communicate job expectations to staff.
• Track orders using in-house software and maintain records.

Skills

Shift Management

Logistics Software

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Digital Tracking Software

Job description

Pay Rate: £41,320.73
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off – 6am-6pm
Location: Manchester - M26 2XH

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse 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 warehouse procedures, including the storage and dispatch of volume orders and goods.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To directly assist operational management by initiating, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and staff performance of your designated shift
• To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, monitoring stock movement and control, whilst ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames and always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
• To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in line with company policies
• To actively manage a team of First Line Managers and Warehouse Operatives

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 within a logistics environment
• Previous experience working within a 3PL - advantageous
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Previous experience working in a multi-temp warehouse - advantageous
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits: mention if site offers free parking, free transport to site, canteen provisions etc.
• 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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