Manager, Air Freight Handling

DHL Global Forwarding; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Singapore is looking for a candidate to manage day-to-day operations of their Physical Operations (X-Dock). Responsibilities include overseeing freight handling, ensuring efficient logistics and compliance, and leading a large team.

The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree and at least 5-8 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and operational skills are required to ensure service standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in physical operations management.
• Experience in managing physical freight handling.
• Prior experience in leading large teams working across shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Physical Operations (X-Dock).
• Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and materials.
• Provide guidance, training, and direction to staff.

Skills

Operations Management

Inter-departmental Communication

Team Leadership

Warehouse Management

Education

Diploma or Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Physical Operations (X-Dock)
• Determine physical operation (X-Dock) - (warehouse, terminal and trucking) operating standards, develop appropriate systems and determine manpower usage and requirements
• Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and materials planning, organizing the maintenance and inventory control methods of these resources
• Develop strong inter-departmental communication to ensure effective coordination with other related departments
• Ensure that customers’ freight do not deteriorate whilst under DHL care by enforcing compliance to proper handling/transporting procedure
• Ensure that all staff are aware of the service standards required and are able to perform effectively by providing on-the-job guidance, training and direction
• Be the main PIC for any warehouse system enhancement and maintenance
• Manage any ad-hoc warehouse projects and work with external stakeholders as required
• Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the company as and when deemed appropriate

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/ degree with at least 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in managing physical freight handling
• Prior experience in leading large teams working across shift hours
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted further by the hiring team.