First Line Manager

DHL; Daventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom seeks a Training First Line Manager who will supervise warehouse operations and ensure smooth performance. The role requires strong operational knowledge and prior management experience in logistics. Besides supervising a team, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and work alongside planning teams to ensure proper staffing. An attractive benefits package is included, reflecting the company's commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Access to affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge relevant to logistics and warehousing.
• Prior experience in FLM, Supervisor, or Management role.
• Experience with automation in logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of warehouse operatives.
• Collaborate with planning to ensure adequate staffing.
• Monitor performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular one-to-ones and manage team queries.

Skills

Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing

Previous FLM/Supervisor/Management Experience

Previous Automation Experience

Job description

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Pay Rate: £34,500
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any Five From Seven, 7am until 3pm
Location: DHL Sainsburys, Drift West, Brassey Way, Kilsby, Northampton CV23 8BQ

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 Training First Line Manager to lead our operations and drive success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO?

• Lead the Team: Supervise a team of warehouse operatives
• Work alongside planning team to make sure enough colleagues in to work in the operation
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Ensuring you will have regular one to ones, deal with any queries, team absences, disciplanaries, etc

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO?

• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Previous FLM/Supervisor/Management Experience
• Previous Automation Experience would be desirable

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.