Data Center Logistics Specialist III
DHL Supply Chain · Downers Grove, IL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Accountabilities
- Complete and train to the role and responsibility of a Data Center Specialist and Data Center Clerk
- Assign work based on priority, SLA, and workload balancing
- Maintain operational workflows (receiving, inventory, rack delivery, and decommissioning) efficiently
- Monitor real-time performance and adjust work assignments throughout the shift
- Track daily performance using scorecards, dashboards, or trackers
- Coach and train team productivity, accuracy, and SLA adherence
- Identify performance gaps and take corrective action in real time
- Provide shift-level reporting (recaps, escalation summaries, and performance updates)
- Break down daily/shift plans into actionable tasks
- Anticipate bottlenecks and adjust tasks proactively
- Ensure alignment with upstream/downstream teams (transport, tech ops, and inventory control)
- Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, delays, or errors
- Resolve issues within authority and escalate appropriately when needed
- Prevent recurrence through corrective actions and communications
- Provide on-the-floor coaching to improve productivity and accuracy
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Reinforce SOP adherence and best practices
- Act as primary point of contact for shift-level execution issues
- Communicate status, risks, and priorities to leadership and partner teams
- Cook up with tech teams, transport, and inventory control on dependencies
- Coordinate with tech teams, transport, and inventory control on dependencies
- Ensure clean handoffs between shifts or teams
- Oversee inventory accuracy and discrepancy resolution
- Validate adherence to SOPs and operational standards
- Identify and address safety risks immediately (leading by example in safety behaviors)
- Implement process changes directed by leadership
- Share best practices across shifts or teams
- Conduct shift start/end meetings
Required Education and Experience
- A High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Previous experience in a data center desirable