Warehouse Shift Manager - Rotational Shift - Asda

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

Pay Rate: £37,000-£38,000 (dependent on experience)
Grade: RSC M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational across earlies & lates any 5 days from 7
Location: Derby - DE21 7HW

Be part of something new and exciting. At DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics provider, our people keep the country moving-and now you have the chance to help shape a brand-new start-up operation from the ground up. Join us at the beginning of this journey and play a key role in building a high-performing, innovative team that will set the standard from day one. We're now seeking multiple experienced Shift Managers to play a pivotal role in driving this next chapter of our journey.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• 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.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience managing teams within a warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or operational environment
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that support operational and business objectives
• A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for delivering results and getting things right first time
• Strong customer focus and ability to drive operational standards

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.

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.

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