Transport First Line Manager reference: 35670

<div><div><div><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong> £34,473.29<br><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns: </strong>4 on, 4 off working 7am-7pm<br><strong>Location: Greater Manchester, M26 2XH </strong></p> <p>DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport FLM 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><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <ul> <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>Ensure drivers are legal and compliant on a daily and weekly basis and ensure clear communication between all functions within the transport department and the warehouse team</li> <li>To lead the work activities of the drivers and the transport clerical team, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development</li> <li>Carrying out HR Management tasks such as staff reviews, appraisals, absence management and disciplinaries</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></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>Must have people management experience within transport – ideally managing a large driver fleet of up to 120 drivers</li> <li>Must have experience working within a transport office / supply chain environment</li> <li>Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours</li> <li>Strong communication skills - across various stakeholders, including customers</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHY CHOOSE US? </strong></p> <p>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</li> <li>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</li> <li>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></li> </ul> <p><strong>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></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><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong></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>#UKIDSCWellBeing</p></div></div></div>