First Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Supervisor, where you'll play a crucial role in coordinating daily logistics. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain practices and the ability to supervise and train a team effectively. You'll be responsible for monitoring warehousing activities, ensuring productivity, and maintaining high standards of excellence. With competitive pay and an award-winning range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global leader in supply chain management.

Benefits

Free Parking

Free 24/7 GP Service

Discounts on Retail and Gym

Affordable Loans

Enhanced Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Support Service

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader in logistics.
• Knowledge of supply chain practices and warehouse procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by monitoring warehousing activities.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity to meet deadlines.
• Track orders using digital tracking software.

Skills

Logistics Management

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Supply Chain Practices

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Logistics Software

Job description

Pay Rate: £ 29,233.72

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off 06.00 - 18.00 / 18.00 - 06.00 (Rotating)
Location: Carlisle - CA2 6AR

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor / FLM to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To directly assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area
• To supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports

A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received.

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits: free parking
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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