Flow Room First Line Manager

DHL; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Swindon is seeking a Flow Room First Line Manager to oversee warehouse operations. Responsibilities include supervising daily tasks, implementing process improvements, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should possess strong operational knowledge of logistics, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This is a full-time permanent position offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to inspire and engage the team.
• Solid knowledge of IT, specifically Excel.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Implement innovative strategies for productivity enhancement.
• Uphold safety standards and compliance regulations.
• Track performance indicators and drive improvements.
• Build a strong team culture valuing communication and accountability.

Skills

Operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing

Strategic mindset and problem-solving

Leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of IT - Excel

Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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Overview

Pay Rate: £31,290.00
Grade: CA
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 (22:00-06:00)
Location: Swindon, SN3 4TT

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 driving force behind keeping the UK moving smoothly.

At our M&S Swindon site, we're at the heart of retail logistics - ensuring products flow efficiently from warehouse to store. Now, we're looking for a Flow Room First Line Manager to lead our robots and team and keep things running like clockwork.

Come and join our new automation project!

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
• Are natural leaders with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team
• Have solid knowledge of IT - Excel
• Understand Warehouse Management Systems

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
• Visit the DHL Careers page to learn more (careers.dhl.com)

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 27th October. 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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