Warehouse Shift Manager - #1691917

£41,320.73

Permanent (Full-Time)

4 on, 4 off – 6am-6pm

Manchester - M26 2XH

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to play a vital role in coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including the storage and dispatch of volume orders and goods.

• Assist operational management by initiating, monitoring, and reporting on the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and staff performance during your designated shift.


• Manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct reports, monitoring stock movement and control, ensuring all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, and maintaining standards of excellence.


• Track and trace orders using digital in-house tracking software, maintaining records at an optimal level.


• Monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in line with company policies.


• Actively manage a team of First Line Managers and Warehouse Operatives.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box — we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous practical experience as a shift manager within a logistics environment.


• Experience working within a 3PL — advantageous.


• Computer literate with practical knowledge of logistics software packages.


• Experience working in a multi-temp warehouse — advantageous.


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organize, and train direct reports.

Along with competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits such as free parking, free transport to the site, and canteen provisions.


• Free confidential 24/7 GP service.


• Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym).


• Affordable loans & an enhanced pension scheme.


• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family, including free counseling and more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

We ensure all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

DHL is the global leader in supply chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across various industries including retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, to deliver for our customers and their clients.