Hub Operations Manager in Hinckley

Due to the launch of our new Hub Operation supporting our expanding Out-of-Home (OOH) network—including automated parcel lockers and PUDO pickup points—we are recruiting an experienced Sortation Manager to join our hub operations team. In this role, you will lead high-volume sortation to ensure seamless, accurate processing for customer-convenient deliveries.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Hub Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced hub operations management team and help our people to achieve ever-greater heights by leading and inspiring from the front. In this role you will be part of the management team who ensure the smooth running of our operation within our purpose built Hub. You will be based within our Hinckley hub and will be responsible for engaging, motivating and leading a team of Sortation managers in order to achieve operational Key Performance Indicators. Additionally you’ll also have accountability for:

• Achieving all Hub objectives to include; Health and Safety, quality, security, productivity and cost to deliver outstanding service to our Depots and customers.
• Recruitment, development and retention of staff including planning and allocation of temporary workforce during busy periods.
• Liaising and building strong working relationships with management teams at all levels within other departments to improve the overall operation.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• You will have extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
• You will have the ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams.
• Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
• Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Additional Information

A full UK driving licence is essential. Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme that is based on individual and company targets. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.

If successful you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.