Transport Shift Manager reference: 34885

<div><div><div><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>£38,393.25<br><strong>Grade: RSC M <br>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns: </strong>Working 45 hours per week, between the hours of 5am and 6pm. <br><strong>Location: Hebburn - NE31 1SP<br></strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <ul> <li>To directly assist Operational Management by managing and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date performance reports for your designated shift</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in-line with company policies</li> <li>Dealing with customer complaints. </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>Previous experience managing a team</li> <li>Previous and practical experience as a Transport Manager within a logistics environment</li> <li>Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices</li> <li>Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages</li> <li>Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports</li> <li>A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received</li> </ul> <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>On-site benefits: mention if site offers free parking, free transport to site, canteen provisions etc.</li> <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> </p> <p>#DSCUKICF </p></div></div></div>