First line manager

DHL Supply Chain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Birmingham is looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to supervise operations and enhance productivity in the warehouse. Responsibilities include leading the team, ensuring safety, and implementing innovative strategies. Ideal candidates possess operational knowledge of logistics, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. This full-time role offers a discretionary bonus and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations to ensure efficiency.
• Implement strategies to enhance productivity.
• Uphold safety standards and compliance regulations.
• Track performance indicators for continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration and team culture.

Skills

Operational knowledge of logistics

Strategic mindset

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time).
Shift patterns: Sunday to Thursday, Rotating, 0600-1400 and 1400-2200.
Location: Birmingham, B46 1DA.

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager / Ops Manager to lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the Team: Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in our warehouse
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 10th November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.