Transport Supervisor

at  DHL Express

YOUR PROFILE – SKILL SETS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent operational process knowledge
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications
• Good at establishing working relationships and developing personal contacts.
• Strong personal influencing and consultative skills
• Project management skills
• Good analytical and commercial awareness
• Self-motivated with good judgment and decision-making qualities.
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Knowledge in operational systems and processes within National and European logistics environment.
• Knowledge of UK DFT Security & Health & Safety processes and regulations.
• CPC & Tachograph law advantageous.
• Transport Planning and Telematics knowledge advantageous.

ABOUT US

DHL Express UK is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group - the world’s most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, enabling us to provide exceptional national and international career development opportunities. Within DHL Express’s pursuit to be The Logistics Company of the World we engage in several initiatives such as – Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a Transport Supervisor to support DHL to ensure we get those important shipments to their destinations!
As a Transport Supervisor, you will be supporting the Transport Manager and Transport Operations Managers by providing leadership and motivation to staff. You will drive the day-to-day operations within the Transport office ensuring service; productivity; quality; security and cost targets are met and standard procedures are followed.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Ensure that daily operational targets are met and take immediate actions to reverse identified areas of under-performance.
• Understand and influence the operational cost drivers to ensure profit & loss and cost targets are achieved.
• Ensure delivery movements are executed in line with service, quality, productivity and cost performance standards and targets.
• Ensure compliance to Global, Regional and Country processes, policies and procedures, and any local external regulatory requirements, that relate to the operational services provided.
• Ensure accurate and timely capture of Labour Reporting Tool data.
• Within financial guidelines, plan, monitor, negotiate and control expenditure on areas such as overtime, sub- contracting, suppliers, and fleet maintenance.
• Ensure resource is managed in line with their projected operational requirements.
• Perform the Appraisal process for all team members within the agreed timeframes to manage individual performance and job satisfaction.
• Assist the Transport Manager in the recruitment of new staff.
• Provide leadership and support to teams and be highly visible within the HUB.