Position: Transport First Line Manager
Grade: RCS. N
Location: Stoke on Trent, ST4 4TP
Shift patterns: 2 week Rotational Shift Pattern, hours vary from 6am until 10pm (includes weekend working)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Join DHL Supply Chain as a Transport First Line Manager in Stoke on Trent
We're looking for an energetic, people-focused leader who can drive operational excellence and keep our transport operation running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. In this fast‑paced environment, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding service to Morrisons while empowering your team to perform at their best every day.
✅WHAT YOU'LL DO?
* Ensure 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
* To co-ordinate and supervise the work activities of the team providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development
* Effective team management including planning, managing and adjusting staffing levels to meet operational requirements within a short period of time
* To monitor the performance of people, equipment and processes and highlight to their manager where they think these can be improved or need to change
* Utilising various Transport systems, including Kronos, Tachomaster and Microlise
* To identify and work to solve problems in line with the relevant guidelines or policies
* Enforce and ensure adherence to Health and Safety policy / processes
* Facilitate excellent communication through regular briefings, shift updates and continuous feedback to the team
* Conducting driving related investigations and putting together accident packs
✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO?
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o Previous Transport Management experience (First Line Manager/Shift Manager/Team Manager level) is essential
o Knowledge of Transport systems (Kronos, Tachomaster, Microlise) is essential
o Proven ability to manage a team of drivers, ensuring planning and training is priorised
o Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
o Great understanding of Drivers hours and transport systems
o Ability to work on your own initiative and within a team environment
o Promoting a health and safety culture on site
✅WHY JOIN US?
* 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 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.
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