First Line Manager Warehouse (Nights)

Deutsche Post; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Generous pension scheme (8% employer +

Employee pension contribution 4%

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

DHL, a leading supply chain business, is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager in Maidstone (ME16 0LE) to coordinate daily logistics. The role focuses on supervising warehousing activities, improving productivity, and tracking orders using in-house software.

Candidates should have warehouse supervision experience, familiarity with night shifts, and strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The job offers permanent full-time work with night shifts and a 5 from 7 pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Are currently or are recently working Night Shifts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports.
• Happy to work in a chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• To directly assist management 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, while 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.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

Night shifts experience

Organisational skills

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Pay Rate: £38,500 + 20% Shift Premium
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 40 hours per week
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, 10pm - 6am
Location: ME16 0LE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse 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 directly assist management 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, while 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

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a warehouse/logistics environment - Essential
• Are currently or are recently working Night Shifts
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
• Happy to work in a chilled environment

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on site
• 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 2 November. 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.