Job Description

BE PART OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics and mail company.
We're one of the world's largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We're Europe's largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We're number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.
Join us and you'll be working for a global company that's focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.
And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we're looking for...

Lead: Operations

Job Purpose

To maximize the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly, monthly activities, providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workforce whilst adhering to the budget

Key Responsibilities

Adhering to the budget as agreed between DHL and Clients Effective leadership and management of the operational teams Ensuring a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members Team building and morale management Ensure compliance to standard operating procedures Maximize accuracy, productivity and space utilization MHE and shuttle truck management Management of overtime requirements and the overtime account Management of casuals and the casual account Consistently achieve established key performance indicators for productivity, accuracy and housekeeping Ensure the timeous turnaround time for vehicles and export orders Ensure correct number of staff allocated to the various operational teams and monitoring thereof Ensuring excellent presentation of stock to inspectors / customers

Functional Competencies

Must have good knowledge of all admin processes Must have a high level of understanding of all machinery, equipment and vehicles on site Open communication - positive work environment and feedback - manage team dynamics Develop relationships - maintain a positive environment and work ethic Understand and focus on customer requirements Solves problems and initiate solutions Embrace the change process and come up with innovative ideas

Experience

Excellent Organizational skills Ability to work well under pressure Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills Knowledge of health and safety requirements 4-5 Years experience in a Logistics and Warehouse environment Computer Literacy Working knowledge of vehicles and MHE Team player / Customer focused

Languages

* English - verbal and written.