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Transport First Line Manager based in Stoke on Trent
Pay Rate: £34,682 based on an average 40 hour week
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00 and 10:00-22:00) - includes some weekend working
Location: Stoke on Trent - ST4 2TP
Shift pattern:
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri 06:00-18:00 and Sat 06:00-14:00
Week 2: Sun 06:00-18:00 and Wed and Thurs 18:00-06:00
Week 3: Mon, Tues, Fri 10:00-22:00 and Sat 12:00-20:00
Week 4: Sun 18:00-06:00 and Wed and Thurs 10:00-22:00
DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Transport Supervisor / 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?
* To manage a team of 15-20 drivers and admin staff whilst on 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
* 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?
* Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment
* Experience in the hands-on operation in a transport environment. Experience on chilled and frozen distribution would be an advantage
* Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders
* Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
* A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received
* Live locally to Stoke on Trent ST4 2TP
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
* On-site benefits: site offers free parking
* 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.
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