First Line Manager - Warehouse

DHL; Rushden; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension employer contribution

4% employee contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Rushden is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead our operations and drive success across night and rotating shifts. You’ll supervise daily activities, optimize processes, and uphold safety while delivering strong performance.

Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with logistics experience, capable of inspiring teams and collaborating across functions. The role offers a permanent full-time contract and opportunities to grow within the global DHL network.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations leadership.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and rotating patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and motivate the team.
• Implement strategies to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build a team culture with clear communication and accountability.

Job description

Warehouse Shift Manager / Ops Manager Pay Rate: £33,626.15 Grade: RCS N Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: This position will initially be night shifts, with the possibility of moving to a rotating early, late and night shift pattern in the future. Successful candidates must therefore be flexible and able to work all shift patterns. Location: Rushden, NN10 0FN

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 Shift Manager / Ops 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place ASAP. 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.