Shift Manager

Are you an experienced operations leader with a background in warehousing, logistics or supply chain management? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving performance and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment?

This Shift Manager role within DHL Supply Chain's National Uniform Management Services (NUMS) operation is responsible for leading shift activity across warehousing, distribution, returns and garment management, ensuring operational excellence, safety, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage day-to-day shift operations, ensuring service levels, KPIs and customer expectations are achieved.
• Coach, develop and support managers and operational colleagues to drive engagement and high performance.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety compliance through audits, investigations and safe working practices.
• Monitor operational performance, analyse KPI data and implement actions to improve productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce waste and enhance operational effectiveness.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Individuals with proven experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations leadership roles. (Essential)
• Leaders who enjoy managing teams, developing people and creating an engaged, high-performing culture.
• Candidates who are confident using WMS systems, analyzing operational data and managing performance against KPIs.
• Professionals with strong customer focus, stakeholder management skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Individuals with a continuous improvement mindset, ideally with Lean, Six Sigma or operational excellence experience.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.