Supply Chain Management jobs in United States

Pay Rate: £35,970.96
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off - 6am - 6pm
Location: Allington - ME16 0LE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Oversee and support the performance of drivers to ensure they meet the established Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure all transport operations are carried out in compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements, while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Make necessary changes to daily transport plans if issues arise to ensure smooth operations
• Proactively address and resolve any issues related to transport operations or coordination with the warehouse to minimize delays and maintain productivity.
• Lead daily briefings and debriefings with drivers to communicate important updates, safety information, and expectations for the shift.
• Manage Driver performance to identify any major discrepancies in accordance with the Daily Transport Plan
• Ensure drivers and the fleet comply with all relevant legal, safety, and operational standards, ensuring smooth and lawful operation throughout the shift

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
• A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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