Transport First Line Manager at DHL

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 Transport First Line Manager play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Day to day managing driver attendance, driving and working hours, briefing drivers
• Working with Microlise, Tachomaster, managing infringements and WTD as well as DT
• Communicating changes in plan, failuires of deliveries or ETA to stores and customer
• Ensuring vehicles are booked for service and following maintenance policies, keeping service schedule, defect schedule and VOR list up to date
• To directly assist Management by coordinating and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date reports
• To supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages - Tachomaster - Microlise
• 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