Warehouse Operations Manager

DHL Germany; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000

Job description

Pay Rate: £49,000
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday working either 10am-6pm/11am-7pm
Location: Manchester - M26 2XH

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Operations 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 storage and distribution procedures.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To strategically manage all warehouse, distribution and maintenance activities in line with DHL's policies and vision, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all functions, performance and productivity, ensuring safe and cost-effective methods are a priority consideration.
• To manage and implement the daily coordination of direct reports, ensuring that all schedules, regulations, records and working practices are up-to-date and in line with company policies and UK legislation, whilst maintaining excellent working practices and health & safety compliance across the business.
• To continuously review and evaluate warehouse policies, procedures, and systems to ensure that the site is operating at maximum efficiency and optimum level.
• Reporting and monitoring volumes and performance levels.

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:

• Previous and practical experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager within a busy logistics environment - at least 2 years experience desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management and legislation.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to organise and train direct reports.
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software programmes and packages.
• Analytical, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

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.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK.

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.