About this role
Company Description
DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
Job Description*
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to join our high performing and expanding Logistics team.
In this role you will be part of the management team who ensure the smooth running of our warehouse fulfilment operation and which is based across 2 sites in the West Midlands. The team is made up of 80 committed individuals who work across the warehouse, administration and customer services functions.
Additionally you’ll also be focussed on;
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Achieving the Logistics team objectives, promoting and maintaining Health & Safety, Quality and Security standards, and improving productivity and cost to deliver outstanding service to our customers
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Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all Employee Relations processes are being followed
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Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting.
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Improving the overall support to the Operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working.
Qualifications* *
What we’re looking for*
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You will have extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
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You will have the ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational and non-operational teams.
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Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
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Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
Additional Information* *
Job Specifics*
The Logistics team operates around the clock across 364 days a year, and you will manage your working hours across these days and times, which may mean working weekends as required.
A full clean driving licence is essential
Remuneration
Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme, based on individual and company. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1,000’s of retailers.
DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.
If successful you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer
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