Flow First Line Manager - Night Shift

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company located in Derby is seeking a Flow First Line Manager to lead a team of Flow Controllers. The role includes managing warehouse automation, ensuring efficient work allocation, and monitoring operational performance. Candidates should have proven experience managing teams in a warehouse environment and strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and WMS. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in a warehouse environment.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Ideally will have experience within an automated warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Flow Controllers.
• Oversee automation of the warehouse and efficient allocation of work.
• Monitor team performance and uphold health & safety standards.

Skills

Team management

IT literacy

Communication skills

Influencing ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Pay Rate: £29, 458.00 + 15% night shift premium
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off, night shift 18:30 - 06:30
Location: Derby - DE74 2BB

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 Flow First Line Manager to lead and develop a team of Flow Controllers, ensuring efficient automation, smooth work allocation, and high operational performance.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage a team of Flow Controllers, overseeing automation of the warehouse and efficient allocation of work
• Delegate tasks effectively to maintain operational flow and productivity
• Monitor team performance and uphold health & safety standards across all activities
• Report and communicate KPIs, driving continuous improvement and accountability

This role would suit people who

• Proven experience managing a team in a warehouse environment; FMCG experience is advantageous
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as Blue Yonder and Matflow
• Ideally will have experience within an automated warehouse environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence effectively

Why join us?

• 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 our careers page 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.

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