Shift Manager - Transport

<div><div><div><p><strong>Pay Rate: <span> </span></strong><span>£42,561.66 up to £43,625.70<br><strong>Grade: </strong> M<br></span><span><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent (Full-Time)</span><br><span><strong>Shift patterns: </strong>Any 5 from 7 - Will include weekends - Day shift </span><br><span><strong>Location: </strong>Kent, ME16 0LE</span></p> <p><span><br>DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport 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 storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>To directly assist operational management by initiating, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and staff performance of your designated shift.</span></li> <li><span>Accountable for forward planning of staffing levels for transport operations to drive productivity standards & operational performance</span></li> <li><span>Responsible for driver and fleet legal compliance in accordance with DHL Asset Management Centre of Excellence standards</span></li> <li><span>To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames while always maintaining standards of excellence</span></li> <li><span>To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that all legislation and records are maintained and kept at optimum level</span></li> <li><span>Managing transport resources to ensure safe & legal operations, enforce walk around inspections, load security and gatehouse checks</span></li> <li><span>To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in-line with company policies</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong><br>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></span></p> <p><span>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:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Previous and practical experience as a Transport Manager/supervisor within a logistics environment</span></li> <li><span>Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices</span></li> <li><span>Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders</span></li> <li><span>Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages</span></li> <li><span>Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports</span><span><br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>WHY CHOOSE US? </strong></span></p> <p><span>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>On-site benefits: free parking, canteen provisions etc.</span></li> <li><span>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</span></li> <li><span>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</span></li> <li><span>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</span></li> <li><span>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <ahref="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></span></p> <p><span>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: <ahref="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></span></p> <p><span><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong></span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>#UKIDSCWellBeing</p></div></div></div>