DPD Group UK
Logistics And Supply Chain
ShiftManager
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“Shift Manager at DPD Group UK. Skills: People management, Operational metrics, Resource planning. Build relationships with Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers. Keep drivers engaged, well managed and motivated”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve depot target for Core Routes; Achieve depot target Stops Per Route; Achieve Depot Clear in line with depot targets
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
People management experience, Experience in a fast paced operation, Direct accountability for motivating and leading a high performing team, Communication skills to inspire, motivate and manage a team, Decisive and effective decision-making skills, Effective problem resolution skills, Effective time management skills, High levels of resilience, High levels of self-motivation, High levels of flexibility, Excellent computer skills, Ability to use Google Chrome applications, Ability to do comprehensive reporting, Ability to do analysis of data, Highly vigilant to unscrupulous activity, Ability to take swift and appropriate action
Nice to Have
Experience in a Transport Setting
What You'll Do.
Build relationships with Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers
well managed and motivated
Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved
Ensure depot target Stops Per Route is achieved
Ensure all delivery & collection routes are properly
Ensure all drivers scan and load vans safely
Ensure all drivers load vans timely and efficiently
Maintain on-going communication with drivers
Resolve driver issues
Ensure adequate resources are available for ad-hoc collections
Pick up ad-hoc collections via pool of drivers
Pick up ad-hoc collections using couriers/agencies
Ensure all relevant documentation is completed accurately
Ensure all systems are completed accurately
Work to set Key Performance Indicators
Achieve Depot Clear in line with depot targets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Owner Drivers; Employed Drivers
Communication Scope
Inspire; Motivate; Manage team
Full Job Description
* Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week * Salary: Circa £40400 plus bonus * Location: DPD Gloucester, Jessops Court, Waterwells, Business Park, Quedgeley, GL2 2AP * Days of Work: Tuesday to Saturday * Hours of Work: 05:00 - 13:30 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
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