First Line Manager - Warehouse

DHL Supply Chain; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a First Line Manager in Sandford Hill to oversee warehouse operations and drive team performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational knowledge in logistics and warehousing, excellent leadership and communication skills, and an analytical mindset. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, ensuring safety standards, and monitoring performance. This full-time role offers a discretionary bonus, a generous pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

Discretionary performance bonus

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with strong people management skills.
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to inspire and engage a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations and manage a team of up to 25.
• Implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and promote a secure workplace.
• Monitor performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Review resourcing levels to meet business needs.

Skills

Operational knowledge of logistics

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Computer literacy

Job description

Position: First Line Manager
Location: Stoke On Trent - ST4 4EX
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Any 5 out of 7.
Shift Times: Nights, 2200 - 0600.

Overview

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: Responsibility for a Team of up to 25. Building a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!
• Reviewing Resourcing Levels to meet Business Needs.

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
• Have experience in a similar role with strong people management skills
• Are analytically minded and have excellent computer literacy.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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 the week commencing 26th January. 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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