Contract Operations Manager

Company: DHL Supply Chain
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Location: Skelmersdale
Job Description:

Grade: RCS IContract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)Location: Skelmersdale – WN8 8DY

At DHL Supply Chain, we pride ourselves on leading the world in logistics and that takes exceptional people. As a Contract Operations Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a high profile, fast paced operation, including a brand new, cutting edge start up contract within the ecommerce space. This is your chance to shape a growing operation from the ground up, bringing innovative ideas to life and setting the standard for operational excellence. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, high performing activity every single day while delivering outstanding results for both our customers and the business. From leading teams to shaping strategy to driving continuous improvement, you’ll be right at the heart of an exciting growth journey.

Joining DHL means becoming part of the world’s most international company, where development, respect, and performance sit at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work in a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine commitment to our people. With market leading opportunities for progression, global exposure, and the stability of a trusted brand, DHL is the place where leaders thrive, operations evolve, and careers accelerate.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Leading daily operational activity alongside the onsite operations team and working closely with the customer to ensure KPIs, safety measures and service expectations are consistently met.
  • Driving a Safety First culture by reviewing incident reports, ensuring corrective actions are completed, and coaching teams on behavioural based safety practices.
  • Reviewing site financials, overtime spend, labour planning and volume forecasts to ensure operational efficiency and budget alignment.
  • Meeting with customers to review SLA performance, discuss improvement opportunities and strengthen long term relationships.
  • Leading leadership activities such as talent development, coaching, performance management and succession planning across multiple reporting layers.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, validating project benefits and presenting site performance and priorities in monthly leadership meetings.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

  • Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is required to effectively support communication with our international customer base.
  • A strong background in operational logistics, capable of thriving in high pressure, high volume settings while maintaining both short term operational performance and long term strategic focus.
  • Are confident leaders who can inspire, challenge, and develop teams while maintaining high operational standards.
  • Excel at building strong customer relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Enjoy solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement across processes, people, and performance.
  • Are commercially minded and comfortable making decisions backed by data, financials, and operational KPIs.

WHY JOIN US?

  • Access to the company Car Scheme or Car allowance
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

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Posted: April 24th, 2026