Warehouse Shift Manager - 6 Month FTC

DHL Supply Chain; Skelmersdale; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Skelmersdale is seeking an experienced Shift Manager on a 6 month fixed-term contract to support the launch of a new customer operation. The role requires leading the shift through implementation and into operational delivery, building capability and embedding new processes from day one.

You will receive full training and work alongside the leadership team to drive safety, quality and productivity, while developing the shift team and delivering operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong operational management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident leading teams through change, implementation or growth phases.
• Ability to coach and develop operational leaders and embed new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Leading the shift and creating a safe, engaged and high-performing operational environment.
• Playing a key role in the implementation and successful launch of the new customer operation.
• Driving performance across safety, quality, service, productivity and people measures.
• Coaching and developing operational leaders to build capability and embed consistent ways of working.
• Working closely with the wider leadership team and customer stakeholders to resolve challenges and deliver operational priorities.

Skills

Operational management

Change leadership

Team coaching

Job description

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00, rotating or fixed
Location: Skelmersdale

Ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We're looking for an experienced Shift Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract, supporting the implementation and launch of a new customer operation.

This is an opportunity to join at the very beginning and have a genuine impact on how the operation takes shape. You'll lead the shift through implementation and into operational delivery, building capability within the team, embedding new processes and driving strong performance from day one. You'll receive full training and support on the new operation and systems, giving you the tools to make an impact quickly while adding valuable implementation experience to your career.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Leading the shift and creating a safe, engaged and high-performing operational environment
• Playing a key role in the implementation and successful launch of the new customer operation
• Driving performance across safety, quality, service, productivity and people measures
• Coaching and developing operational leaders to build capability and embed consistent ways of working
• Working closely with the wider leadership team and customer stakeholders to resolve challenges and deliver operational priorities

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have strong operational management experience within a fast-paced environment
• Are confident leading teams through change, implementation or periods of operational growth
• Enjoy building teams, establishing new ways of working and driving performance
• Can make confident decisions, solve problems and adapt as operational priorities evolve
• Want to gain valuable experience from a new customer implementation and make a visible impact during their FTC

WHY JOIN US?

• 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.

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