Warehouse Shift Manager

DHL Germany; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a dedicated team manager to oversee staffing and operational requirements. This role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of health and safety practices. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of team management experience and a proactive approach to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Competitive pay and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in team management.
• Good analytical and numerical skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices is needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staffing levels for operational needs.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Communicate company policies to team members.
• Collaborate with Line Manager for training needs.
• Facilitate effective communication with teams and customers.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Minimum of 1 year experience of team management

Good analytical and numerical skills

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills

Excellent communicator (verbal & written)

Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

Good problem solving skills

Leadership and management experience

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £42,000
Grade: L
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Days 06:00 - 14:00 then 14:00 - 22:00 Rotational shifts
Location: Stanford Le Hope SS17 9FF

What you'll do

• Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements across the site
• Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
• Take proactive approach to ensure housekeeping is managed and maintained to goods manufacturing practice
• Facilitate effective communication - verbally and written
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced, all staff to be briefed with all updates and changes
• Work in collaboration with Line Manager to ensure all training needs are completed in line with DHL standard
• Effective communication with team and customers (written and verbally)

This role would suit people who

• Excellent organisational skills
• Minimum of 1 year experience of team management
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal & written)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Knowledge of Co-pack production - desirable
• Production experience - desirable
• Good problem solving skills
• Leadership and management experience - Essential

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• 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 the DHL Careers page 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 29th September. 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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