First Line Manager - Nights

DHL Germany; Kettering; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

GP consultations 24/7

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Kettering is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, drive efficiency, and ensure safety across night shifts. You will supervise the team, implement process improvements, and monitor KPIs to achieve targets. A proactive leader with strong communication will thrive in this role.

Join DHL Supply Chain and contribute to delivering reliable logistics solutions while benefiting from a comprehensive pension, GP services, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing warehouse operations and teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for frontline teams.
• Proven ability to drive safety and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and supervise the team.
• Streamline processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Pay Rate: £36,402.51 plus an annual non contractual shift premium of £5,900.00 per year
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Nights , Any Five From Seven, 10pm until 6am
Location: Kettering

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!
• 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?

• 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

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.