First Line Manager

Danzas Corporation; Rushden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% employer)

GP consultations 24/7

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a First Line Manager in Rushden (NN10 0FN) on a 6 Month FTC/Secondment. Lead a nights-shift warehouse team, drive productivity, and uphold the highest safety standards. Strong leadership and logistics knowledge are essential for success in this role.

You will monitor performance, implement innovative processes, and foster collaboration across shifts while delivering results during a fixed-term assignment.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in logistics or warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of daily warehouse operations and safety standards.
• Strategic problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to lead large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily warehouse operations and supervise a shift-based team.
• Implement strategies to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and ensure compliance across the site.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative team culture with accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Strategic mindset

Communication

Job description

Pay Rate: £ 33,626.15
Grade: RCS N grade
Contract Type: 6 Month FTC / Secondment
Shift patterns: Nights (15% shift premium)
Location: Rushden, NN10 0FN

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 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!
• 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 current management experience (essential)
• 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?

• 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 5 October 2026. 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.

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