Field Services Supervisor II DL
DHL Air (UK) Ltd · Greater Indianapolis · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the Role
We have an immediate career opportunity for a qualified Field Service Supervisor. The Field Service Supervisor arranges the movement of parcels by Air and Ground encompassing international import and export operations.
Responsibilities
- Expedite the daily activities of all operational functions ensuring client satisfaction is successfully achieved and company policies adhered to with the goal of improving profitability for the company.
- Supervise day-to-day airport ramp operations; loading and unloading of cargo aircraft within internal compliance regulations and recovery and lodgment of consolidations with commercial carriers.
- Supervise warehouse sort operations processing international import and export shipments.
- Supervise back office staff, responsible for monitoring flights, communicating and updating the network, and ensuring contingencies are deployed when necessary.
- Work closely with US Customs and DHL Imports clearance department to ensure correct processing of shipments.
- Develop and manage relationships with Business Partners.
- Responsible for development and implementation of special projects.
- Ensure quality system is implemented and maintained within area of responsibility.
- Manage Key Performance Indicators and cost levels.
- Assist in annual budget preparation.
- Provide technical product assistance to staff.
- Advise staff of changes to company policies and goals.
- Supervise a unionized workforce of 8-12 staff; responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff.
- Assign work, set completion dates, review work, and manage performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management processes.
- Set objectives and deliver results with a short-term, operational focus.
- Recommend process improvements for area; identify, define, and develop solutions to issues and problems that are not immediately evident in existing systems.
- Focus on maintaining steady workflow and productivity, meeting service/productivity standards, and resolving operational problems and handling disturbances.
- Assign and check work.
- Heavy use of MS Office products in day-to-day activities (in particular Excel and Outlook).
- Provide guidance and training.
- Motivate self and others to exceed standards and achieve extraordinary results, striving for best in class.
- Provide input to hiring, firing, layoff, promotion, reward, and other decisions.
Requirements
- Complete understanding and wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in function or business area.
- An advanced understanding of specific aspects of work supervised and practical application to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
- Knowledge and effective use of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures relative to quality and productivity improvements, training, budgeting and cost control, and progressive techniques in area of specialization.
- General understanding of basic supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, and disciplinary action.
- Typically requires BS/BA and 2 years’ experience in related field, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Professional certification required in some areas.
- Valid Driver's License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets Driving Privileges standards.
- Must be 18 years old.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Candidate must pass pre-employment background, drug, and medical physical screening.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) lbs occasionally.
- Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs frequently.
- Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch repeatedly.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus/Incentive Programs
- Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT)
- Paid Leave
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
- Outstanding training opportunities