Transport First Line Manager reference: 35308

<div><div><div><p> </p> <p>Pay Rate: £35,362.50 ( £30,750 + 15% shift allowance)</p> <p>Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)</p> <p>Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off – 18:00-06:00</p> <p>Location: Wakefield (WF11 0AE)</p> <p> </p> <p>DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a First Line Manager - Transport to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles. </p> <p> </p> <p>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</p> <ul> <li>To directly assist Management by coordinating and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date reports</li> <li>To supervise, implement and coordinate 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</li> <li>To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</p> <p> </p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Previous and practical experience as in a transport office within a logistics environment</li> <li>Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices</li> <li>Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders</li> <li>Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages</li> <li>Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports</li> </ul> <p>A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received</p> <p> </p> <p>WHY CHOOSE US?</p> <p> </p> <p>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <p> </p> <p>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</p> <p>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</p> <p>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</p> <p>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></p> <p> </p> <p>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</p> <p> </p> <p>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: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></p> <p> </p> <p>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>#UKIDSCWellBeing</p></div></div></div>