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ShiftManager
“Shift Manager at DPD Group UK. Skills: people management, communication, decision-making, reporting, data analysis. working closely with our 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. Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved”
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; Working to set Key Performance Indicators including Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Health and Safety
Industry & Context.
problem resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team, communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team, Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills, high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility, 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
Nice to Have
ideally within a Transport Setting
What You'll Do.
working closely with our 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
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
Transport and Health and Safety
Ensure "Depot Clear" is achieved in line with depot targets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with our self employed Owner Drivers (OD’s) and Employed Drivers; building a relationship with them; keeping the drivers engaged, well managed and motivated
Communication Scope
communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team; Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues
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