DPD Group UK
Logistics And Supply Chain
ShiftManager-Dispatch
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“Shift Manager - Dispatch at DPD Group UK. Skills: people management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, communication skills, reporting, analysis of data. Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved. Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved; Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved; ensure outstanding service is delivered; 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
Industry & Context.
problem resolution
5 out of 7 to include weekends, Hours of Work: 05: 00 - 13: 30
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
experience in a fast paced operation, proven and demonstrable people management experience, 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, 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.
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; Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues
Communication Scope
communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team; Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues
Full Job Description
* Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week * Salary: Circa £40,400 plus bonus * Location: DPD Bournemouth, Unit 12, Cobham Gate, Vulcan Way, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, BH21 7BU * Days of Work: 5 out of 7 to include weekends * 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
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