• Job Description

  Req#: DPDHGLOBAL26216ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

  BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

  Position: General Manager

  Location: Worksop
  Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
  Closing Date: Tuesday 26^th September 2023
  
  Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.

  At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”

  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join the business at our site in Worksop to lead a warehouse operation.

  If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.

  We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;

  • Lead and manage a project to build a warehouses, ensuring all programme governance is applied and all engagement with Customers at a senior level is satisfied including contractual and commercial considerations.
  • Responsible for the full build programme with our PM community and in developing and growing the site, building a strong partnership with all Customers. Accountability for recruiting, building, leading, and developing a high performing team.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the site operational team.
  • Set the business strategy ensuring that the site operates to the highest possible standards of safety, service, and quality in all areas and always.
  • Responsible for the profitability of the facility by identifying and developing profitable revenue streams for DHL on an ongoing basis.
  • Work closely with the customers' senior management, to effectively manage the local relationships and to meet and exceed the customers' expectations.
  • Direct the daily, weekly and monthly activities; providing training, development and motivation to the workforce in safe environment and make DHL a great place to work
  • Ensure successful delivery of DHL performance metrics and support the development of the site including growth, new solutions and services.

  You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:

  • Extensive General Manager experience along with experience in managing complex closed book commercial arrangements - essential.
  • Experience of working within a supply chain environment -essential
  • Experience of managing warehousing, and co-packing operations at a senior level - essential
  • Experience of large-scale projects with particular focus on designing and developing operational processes in startup situations - essential
  • Self-motivated individual able to demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a senior team with matrix structure reporting lines – essential.
  • Demonstrable record of building and developing teams, driving high performance, and engaging with colleagues at all levels – essential.
  • Exceptional and demonstrable record of delivering against targets - essential.

  What will you get in return?

  As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

  What you'll need to do next?

  If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

  
  We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

  The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

• About the company

  We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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