First Line Manager - Warehouse

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

Job summary

Join a leading supply chain company as a First Line Manager, where you will play a crucial role in coordinating daily logistics. This position offers a dynamic work environment with rotational shifts, ensuring that you lead a team to meet operational standards and safety guidelines. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will supervise operations and implement best practices in warehouse management. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 24/7 GP service and various discounts. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in logistics and supply chain management.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• 12-18 months of managerial experience in a logistics environment.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safe and efficient operations within clear guidelines.
• Ensure processes are established on Work Instructions and trainings.
• Identify and implement new operational standards.

Skills

Managerial experience

Operations experience

Team management

Communication skills

MHE licences

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management

Qualification in Logistics

Job description

Pay Rate: £30,000 - £32,606.84
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational - Any 5 from 7 (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00)
Location: Coventry - CV2 2TA

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a First Line Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To supervise the running of a safe and efficient operation, working within clear guidelines to help achieve Operational Standards and defined outcomes for your responsibility area / shift approach
• To ensure current processes are established on Work Instructions and trainings
• To identify and bring new standards to operation
• Ensure the team applies the Safety Standards and relevant guidelines

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Managerial experience - 12-18months (Essential)
• Previous operations experience
• Ability to manage a team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Various MHE licences, is an advantage

A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received.

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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