First Line Manager

DHL; Heywood; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Heywood is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to oversee operations and lead the team. The ideal candidate has operational expertise in logistics, is a natural leader, and possesses excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety, monitoring performance, and fostering collaboration within a unionised environment. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing required.
• Natural leader able to inspire and engage team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations ensuring efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and compliance.
• Monitor performance through key indicators.
• Foster a strong team culture.
• Manage operations in a unionised environment.

Skills

Operational knowledge of logistics

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Pay Rate: £36,040

Grade: M

Contract Type: Fixed term - 9 months

Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 Rotational 06:30-14:30 / 14:30 - 22:30

Location: OL10 – 2TA

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 First Line 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!
• 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!
• Manage in a Unionised Environment: Our site operates within a unionised framework, and you'll be expected to manage work effectively in alignment with union agreements and practices.

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?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 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
• 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 20th of October. 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.