First Line Manager - FLM

Ethos Foundation; Bramley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution and wholesale company is seeking an experienced First Line Manager to oversee the performance of supervisors in a fast-paced environment. This mid-senior level role involves ensuring operational objectives are met, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a dynamic National Distribution Centre at a significant growth phase in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Ability to track and report on operational KPIs.
• Competence in implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including order picking and packing.
• Support supervisors in managing teams and workloads effectively.
• Monitor workflow and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Data-Driven Decision Making

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

FLM – First Line Manager

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: Circa £35,000

SHIFT: Lates: Monday to Friday - 20:00 to 04:30

Venatu Recruitment Group is proud to partner with a leading distribution and wholesale company in search of an experienced FLM – First Line Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic National Distribution Centre at a time of significant growth.

We seek a strong leader with a proven track record in managing large teams within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Role Overview

The First Line Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance of Supervisors and their teams to ensure operational objectives are met. As a key link between the Operations Manager and warehouse Supervisors, this role is critical for translating strategic goals into actionable plans, maintaining operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations, including order picking, packing, inventory control, and despatch.
• Oversee and support Supervisors in organising workloads and managing teams effectively to meet daily targets.
• Monitor workflow, prioritise tasks, and ensure smooth inter-departmental collaboration.
• Track and report on operational KPIs, such as pick accuracy, productivity, and on-time despatch rates.
• Review team performance regularly with Supervisors, identifying areas for improvement and addressing underperformance proactively.
• Implement performance improvement initiatives in line with company objectives.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Operations Managers to identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction.
• Drive the implementation of lean methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance productivity.
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and updated as needed.
• Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations, supporting Supervisors in conducting risk assessments and audits.
• Ensure all employees operate in compliance with safe systems of work (SSOWs) and company policies.
• Investigate and report safety incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  
  

Experience in a fast-moving distribution environment, making data-driven decisions

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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