Warehouse Operations Lead - KPI & Safety Focus

DHL Germany; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United States is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Distribution to oversee warehouse operations, coach frontline associates, and drive safety and productivity. You will implement process improvements to optimize performance across our distribution network and uphold DHL’s reputation as a leading logistics provider.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1+ years in a lead role, and experience in logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years operations experience in a lead/supervisor/management role.
• 1+ years logistics industry experience.
• Staff management, workload planning, objective setting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of frontline associates by providing coaching, guidance, and support as needed, while also developing a strong team culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Take proactive measures to consistently uphold compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a culture of heightened safety awareness throughout the organization.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to track performance and identify areas of improvement. Provide regular reports and analysis to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing warehouse operations.
• Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration, facilitating regular and effective dialogue among leadership and associates to promote transparency, alignment, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

1+ years operations experience in a lead/supervisor/management role

1+ years logistics industry experience

Staff management, workload planning, objective setting and organizational skills

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in the United States is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Distribution to oversee warehouse operations, coach frontline associates, and drive safety and productivity. You will implement process improvements to optimize performance across our distribution network and uphold DHL’s reputation as a leading logistics provider.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1+ years in a lead role, and experience in logistics.