Warehouse Operations Manager

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Grade & Salary: RCS L, £35,000-£45,000 per annum, final offer depends on skills, experience, and interview performance
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time), 37.5 hours per week
Shift patterns: Mainly operating Monday to Friday, starting 8am or 9am, but you must be flexible to work alternative patterns or weekends to meet business needs
Location: Coventry, CV2 2TA

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Warehouse Ops Manager to lead our operations and drive success for our ecommerce and retail customer.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to support 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; review and evaluate warehouse policies, procedures, and systems to ensure that the site is operating at maximum efficiency and optimum level.
• 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.
• Support and supervise direct reports to help drive an engagement culture at the site, span of control x7 FLM's.
• Control your operational processes (inbound, picking, outbound, etc), fulfilling service level agreed and meeting established deadlines.

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, LEAN manufacturing desired.
• Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to organise and train direct reports.
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software programmes and packages; TMS.
• Continuous Improvement experience.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen (food and drink options available)
• 25 days annual leave with the ability to buy more, working bank holidays with time off in lieu.
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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