Operations Manager Solihull, England
Job description
Pay Rate: £38,000-£39,000
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm
Location: Solihull - B90 4NE
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 coordination 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.
- Analyse and understand health and safety related risks for our associates, take action to reduce or elimiaccording to a prioritized plan
- Review operation's span of control and align with site/general manager the necessary resources to build and sustain the organizational infrastructure
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- Previous and practical experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager within a busy logistics environment.
- 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 recognised 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.
