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DHL Express, Inc. Field Service Supervisor (L2)- MCI in Kansas City, Missouri
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DHL is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.
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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.
Key Responsibilities:
Expedites 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
Supervises 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
Supervises warehouse sort operations processing international import and export shipments
Supervises back office staff, responsible for monitoring flights, communicating and updating the network and ensuring contingencies are deployed when necessary
Works closely with US Customs and DHL Imports clearance department to ensure correct processing of shipments
Charged with developing and managing relationships with Business Partners
Responsible for development and implementation of special projects
Ensures quality system is implemented and maintained within area of responsibility
Manage Key Performance Indicators and cost levels
Assists in annual budget preparation
Provides technical product assistance to staff
Advises staff of changes to company policies and goals
Supervises a unionized workforce of8-12 staff; responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff
Assigns work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and performance management processes
Sets objectives and delivers results with a short-term, operational focus
Recommends process improvements for area; identifies, defines, and develops solutions to issues and problems that are not immediately evident in existing systems
Focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity, meeting service/productivity standards, and resolving operational problems and handling disturbances
Assigns and checks work
Heavy use of MS Office products in day to day activities (in particular Excel and Outlook)
Provides guidance and training
Challenged with motivating self and others to exceed standards and achieve extraordinary results, striving for best in class
Provides input to hiring, firing, layoff, promotion, reward, and other decisions
Skills & Qualifications:
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
Knows and effectively uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures relative to quality and productivity improvements, training, budgeting and cost control, and progressive techniques in area of specialization
Generally understands basic supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, and disciplinary action
Typically requires BS/BA and2 years’ experience in related field, including at least one year of supervisory experience
Professional certification required in some areas
Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) lbs. occasionally
Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs. frequently
Employee Benefits & Incentives
DHL benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry They include:
Competitive Pay
Bonus/Incentive Programs
Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
myShares - Voluntary plan to buy discounted company shares
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
DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.