Operations Manager

Pay Rate: £48,282.78 Contract Type: Permanent (NIGHTS) Location: Manchester (M26 2XH) DHL, 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 co-ordination 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 site is operating at maximum efficiency and optimum level
• To oversee a team of 10 senior managers (Shift Managers and First Line Managers)
• To meet with on site customer, reporting volumes and performance levels as well as stock & transport managers
• Managing change and communicating throughout the team alongside a commitment to continuous improvement
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
• Previous and practical experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager within a busy logistics environment (essential)
• 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 programs and packages
• Analytical, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A recognized qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be preferred and well received.
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: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity 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.


• Previous and practical experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager within a busy logistics environment (essential)
• 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 programs and packages
• Analytical, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A recognized qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be preferred and well received.
  
  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: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity 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.