First Line Manager - Warehouse

DHL Germany; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in supply chain management is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Coventry. The role involves assisting management, supervising staff, and ensuring productivity standards are met. Candidates should have warehouse management experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract with competitive pay and benefits, including a pension scheme and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a people manager within a warehouse environment is essential.
• Strong communicator - both written and verbal.
• Practical knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems is essential.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Management team by reporting on warehousing activities.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity to meet deadlines.
• Track orders using digital In-house tracking software.
• Conduct 1-2-1's and development planning for staff.
• Foster team culture that values communication and teamwork.

Skills

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Pay Rate: £30,000 - £32,606.84

Grade: N

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 0600-1400, 1400-2200 on rotational basis, any 5 from 7

Location: Coventry - CV2 2TA

What you'll do

• To directly assist the Senior Management team by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area
• To supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace orders using a digital In-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
• Conducting 1-2-1's, return to works and development planning for members of staff
• 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

• Previous experience as a people manager within a warehouse environment is essential
• Strong communicator - both written and verbal
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems is essential
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports.

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 throughout September. 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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