DHL Group

Operations Manager-3rd Shift

DHL Group$98K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office, specifically advanced Excel skills
  • Preferred experience with Lean methodologies
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including midnight shifts

Responsibilities

  • Manage production, quality processes, and transportation to optimize profitability
  • Lead, coach, and evaluate Operations Supervisors and hourly employees
  • Establish and communicate weekly operational plans for timely processing of customer volume
  • Develop and recommend improvements for production methods and working conditions
  • Monitor safety and regulatory compliance for operational equipment

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and bonus programs
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid time off including sick leave
  • Employee assistance and work-life programs
Full Job Description
Job Brief

The Operations Manager is responsible for the management of the major functions of the distribution center during Operation Manager's shift; supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the DHL eCommerce business plan.

SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the management of the major functions of the distribution center during Operation Manager's shift; supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the DHL eCommerce business plan through timely and accurate mailings while maintaining a cost effective operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage production, quality process and transportation in accordance with DHL's policies and procedures to obtain optimal profitability.
  • Manage and coach Operations Supervisors and hourly employees.
  • Conduct and ensure employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely and effective manner.
  • Ensure a high level of staff morale and high retention rate.
  • Communicate through implementation of a communication plan to include regular formal and informal meetings.
  • Establish weekly operations plans to ensure all customer volume is processed in a timely manner.
  • Recommend measures to improve production methods, working conditions, and increased efficiencies.
  • Understand and facilitate local transportation operations.
  • Support and coordinate region transportation operations.
  • Coordinate and ensure all safety and regulatory compliance needs are met for internal and external powered equipment.
  • Work with Human Resources function to include time & attendance, headcount, staffing, evaluations and employee relations.
  • Manage DCs quality functions: monitor internal/external quality controls; track service commitment levels and effectiveness, develop new quality initiatives; implement best practices.
  • Monitor and ensure that all facility equipment is working correctly and meeting production standards.
  • Act as liaison between the facility and the on-site USPS.
  • Keep updated on all USPS/regulatory changes.
  • Oversee safety activities including compliance with DHL's safety policy, employee training, reporting, and maintaining OSHA logs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Management, related field preferred or related work experience.
  • 5 years of experience in a supervisory/management role required.
  • Experience with MS Office, excellent Excel skills.
  • Lean Experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
  • Ability to work all shifts including midnight shift
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills.
  • Must be able to overcome obstacles with cooperation among team members, build consensus and foster harmonious relations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Able to work a range of shifts based on operational needs, after-hour, weekends and holidays.
  • Requires moderate physical activity; ability to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Works in a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting.
  • Temperature in the distribution center can vary greatly from warm to


As a leading logistics company in one of the fastest growing industries, at DHL eCommerce, we offer our employees, and their dependents benefits and incentives to make them successful at work and home.
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus Programs
  • Retirement Savings - 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs
  • FSA/HSA availability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
  • Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Annual Salary of $98,775 - $120,000. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include but are not limited to your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

About DHL Group

DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
Learn more about DHL Group
Size
550,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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