Lead Warehouse Operations: First-Line Manager

Joinimagine; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension with 8% employer contribution

4% employee contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Coventry is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead a safe, efficient operation across shift patterns (7am–3pm or 3pm–11pm) on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will supervise the day-to-day running, implement work instructions, track KPIs, update daily resource planning, and foster a proactive, trained team in a busy logistics environment. The role offers a discretionary bonus, a strong pension, and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous First Line Manager Experience
• IT literate with Microsoft Office Packages
• Experience of working in a busy supply chain environment
• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Strategic mindset with a passion for problem-solving
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills and ability to inspire your team

Responsibilities

• Supervise the running of a safe and efficient operation, ensuring adherence to Operational Standards and defined outcomes for your area/shift
• Ensure processes established on Work Instructions and training on Excellence School are followed
• Identify and bring new standards to the operation
• Communicate Objectives & KPIs to your team, track and report results
• Ensure clear Roles & Responsibilities for your position and team
• Update Daily resource planning for next shift based on volume data

Skills

First Line Manager Experience

Supply chain experience

Logistics knowledge

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Coventry is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead a safe, efficient operation across shift patterns (7am–3pm or 3pm–11pm) on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will supervise the day-to-day running, implement work instructions, track KPIs, update daily resource planning, and foster a proactive, trained team in a busy logistics environment. The role offers a discretionary bonus, a strong pension, and a range of staff benefits.