DPD Group UK
Logistics
ShiftManager
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“Shift Manager at DPD Group UK. Skills: people management, team leadership, decision making, problem resolution, data analysis. Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved. Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved. Ensuring all other delivery & collection routes are properly set. Ensure all driver’s scan and load their vans for delivery in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Maintaining on-ongoing communication with drivers to resolve any issues. Ensuring adequate resources are ”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved. Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved. Ensure "Depot Clear" is achieved in line with depot targets.
Industry & Context.
problem resolution; data analysis
5 out of 7 days to include weekends. Hours of Work: 08:30 - 17:00.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team, ideally within a Transport Setting.
Nice to Have
Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications. The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role. Highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action. Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
What You'll Do.
Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved.
Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved.
Ensuring all other delivery & collection routes are properly set.
Ensure all driver’s scan and load their vans for delivery in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Maintaining on-ongoing communication with drivers to resolve any issues.
Ensuring adequate resources are available to guarantee any ad-hoc collections are picked up either via your pool of drivers or by using couriers/agencies.
Ensuring that all relevant documentation and systems are completed accurately and in line with company and/or legislative requirements.
Working to set Key Performance Indicators including Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Health and Safety.
Ensure "Depot Clear" is achieved in line with depot targets.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with self employed Owner Drivers (OD’s) and Employed Drivers, building a relationship with them and keeping the drivers engaged, well managed and motivated to ensure outstanding service is delivered.
Communication Scope
communication; motivate team
Full Job Description
* Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week * Salary: circa £40k plus Bonus * Location: Aberdeen Depot, * Days of Work: 5 out of 7 to include weekends * Hours of Work: 08:30 - 17:00 Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!! DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager, to help strengthen our depot operations management team. In this role you will be working closely with our self employed Owner Drivers (OD’s) and Employed Drivers, building a strong relationship with them and keeping the drivers engaged, well managed and motivated to ensure outstanding service is delivered. Other key accountabilities will be; * Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved * Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved * Ensuring all other delivery & collection routes are properly set. * Ensure all driver’s scan and load their vans for delivery in a safe, timely and efficient manner. * Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues * Ensuring adequate resources are available to guarantee any ad-hoc collections are picked up either via your pool of drivers or by using couriers/agencies. * Ensuring that all relevant documentation and systems are completed accurately and in line with company and/or legislative requirements * Working to set Key Performance Indicators including Service, Cost, Productivity,
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