Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Sunday - Tuesday (18:00 - 06:00, including 1 Saturday a month)
Location: WS11 8JH - Cannock
DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to coordinate our daily logistics requirements. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a strong understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
* Report on and monitor the effectiveness of warehousing activities and performance in your designated area.
* Supervise, implement, and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct reports, ensuring all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames while maintaining standards of excellence.
* Undertake basic low-level incident investigations and escalate issues of non-compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
* Lead a team and optimize day-to-day performance, including shift sections and briefings to meet or exceed business targets.
* Manage KPIs effectively.
* Build and motivate the team, including recruitment, performance management, and ongoing development.
* Proactively suggest solutions and improvements, such as new processes, tools, or strategies, to benefit the team or organization.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
We welcome applications from candidates with the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply even if you don't meet every criterion:
* Previous practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
* Experience in Admin.
* Proficiency with logistics software packages.
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organize, and train direct reports.
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to demonstrate employee engagement.
A recognized qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Along with competitive pay, benefits include:
* Free confidential 24/7 GP service.
* Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym).
* Affordable loans & an enhanced pension scheme.
* 24/7 support service for you and your family, including free counseling. More info: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits
OUR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION APPROACH
We ensure fair, transparent, and consistent resourcing activities across the UK. Learn more about our approach: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
DHL leads in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across industries like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, delivering for our customers.
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