Transport First Line Manager (Nights) based Stoke on Trent
Position: Transport First Line Manager (Nights)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday 18:00-19:00 starts flexi
Location: Stoke on Trent ST4 4DG
DHL, 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.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
Role Purpose:
* To coordinate and provide support and information in the running of safe and efficient operation, working within clear guidelines to help achieve the operational standards and defined outcomes for your area of responsibility during shift.
* Responsible for the execution of transport plans ensuring transport and network SLA's/KPI's are achieved.
* FLM's are front and centre of the transport operation demonstrating 21st century driver engagement and management.
* In addition to being a duty manager, the FLM is a driver line manager ensuring the wellbeing, performance and motivation of their team through regular performance dialogues, scheduled 1-2-1's as well as ad-hoc communication and engagement.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
Requirements:
* Transport Office experience preferred
* Line management capabilities
* Transport legal compliance
* H&S compliance, ensuring and promoting the best H&S Standards using safe, sound check lists, safety conversations and Gemba problem solving processes -
* Good communication skills (verbal & written)
* Supervisory skills - managing individual performance/absenteeism/conflict and development
* Commercial Awareness (impact of KPI's) -
* Shows passion, right first time attitude, can do approach and respect to others
* Good numerical skills
* Good degree of IT literacy
WHY JOIN US?
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* Free parking on-site
* Discretionary bonus based on performance
* We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
* Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
* Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
* Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
* Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
* Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
WHO WE ARE
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.
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