Warehouse Shift Manager

DHL; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Stanford-le-Hope seeks a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee operations. This full-time position involves planning staffing, ensuring safety, and effective communication with teams. Candidates must have at least one year of management experience and exceptional organisational skills. Join us for competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and team management skills are required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a leadership role.
• Good analytical and numerical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staffing levels to meet site operational requirements.
• Direct daily activities to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure effective communication and enforce company policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team management experience (1 year)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

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

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager on a rotational shift pattern to lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

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 https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain 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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