General Manager

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: Contract General Manager

Location: Leicester

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Closing Date: 25th August 2022

Criminal Check required: No

Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you’re looking for change, and you’re ready to make changes … we’re looking for you.

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”

If this sounds like a team you’d like to join … keep reading.

We make promises to our customers, and we’ll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;

• Leading the site managers within their respective sites, promoting and ensuring safe, efficient and profitable sites for the organization and the customer

• Forming and maintaining exceptional working relationships with the Customer

• Focusing on continuous improvement initiatives to increase cost savings and ensure our continued growth agenda is fulfilled

You won’t find another job like the one you’ll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here’s what we need from you:

• Previous experience in managing large scale warehouse and transport operations as a General Manager

• Knowledge of high intensity cross docking and nominated carrier scheme operations

• Strong commercial acumen

• Data and trend analysis experience

• A focus on safety and engagement culture

• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with customers

• An understanding of IT principles and WMS

• Experience leading teams to implement IT change would be desirable

What will you get in return?

As a DHL employee you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, simple savings and financial education. You and your family can also access our mental health app on the go, free mortgage and Will advice as well as hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you and your family access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this is hosted on our Benefits platform which you can access from work or home. In addition you will also be offered the opportunity to have a company car, with choice from a variety of manufacturers including hybrid and electric vehicle options.

What you’ll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.