Warehouse Shift Manager: Lead a High-Impact Team

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% employer + 4% self)

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes & mortgage tips

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting a Shift Manager to lead a new start-up operation in Derby. You will oversee daily warehousing activities, drive a safety-first culture, and ensure high service levels across the team and stakeholders.

Seeking candidates with warehousing/logistics leadership experience, strong strategic planning skills, and a passion for delivering results with a customer-centric approach. Rotational shifts cover early and late across five days from seven.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or similar operations.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans supporting operational objectives.
• Strong drive to deliver results with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an engaged culture that delivers world-class service.
• Lead a Safety First culture, ensuring compliance with DHL safety standards.
• Manage and influence key operational stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, removing barriers and enhancing operational performance.
• Define and embed clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across leadership teams.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and high performance to support operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics experience

Strategic planning

Customer focus

Operational excellence

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting a Shift Manager to lead a new start-up operation in Derby. You will oversee daily warehousing activities, drive a safety-first culture, and ensure high service levels across the team and stakeholders.

Seeking candidates with warehousing/logistics leadership experience, strong strategic planning skills, and a passion for delivering results with a customer-centric approach. Rotational shifts cover early and late across five days from seven.