• Job Description

  Req#: DPDHGLOBAL29501ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

  Pay Rate: £37,485 + £3665.60 Shift Premium
  Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
  Shift patterns: Sun-Thurs 40hrs per week (22:00-06:00)
  Customer Contract: Primark
  Location: Thrapston, NN14 4QT

  DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including the storage and dispatch of volume orders and goods.

  WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

  Role Purpose:

  • To directly assist operational management by initiating, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and staff performance of your designated shift
  • To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, monitoring stock movement and control, whilst ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames and always maintaining standards of excellence
  • To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
  • To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in line with company policies

  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:

  Requirements:

  • Previous and practical experience as a shift manager within a logistics environment - essential
  • Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices - essential
  • Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders - essential
  • Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages - essential
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports - essential

  A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be preferred and 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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• 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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