Logistics Planning & Training First-Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Daventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Daventry invites a proactive Planning & Training First Line Manager to lead operations, develop plans and drive safe, efficient performance.

You will design and deliver training, maintain training matrices, review performance, and champion continuous improvement while upholding safety standards. Join a global logistics leader offering pension, health benefits, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and planning.
• Experience in training delivery and management.
• Proven leadership or management experience.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Strategic mindset with problem-solving passion.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational plans to support customer volumes, priorities, and service requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver training for new starters, existing colleagues, and frontline managers.
• Maintain training matrices and ensure compliance with mandatory and customer-specific training requirements.
• Review operational performance and resource requirements to ensure labour planning and skills coverage.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through coaching, development, and best practice implementation.
• Ensure safety by upholding high safety standards and compliance regulations.

Skills

planning

training

leadership

stakeholder management

logistics knowledge

problem solving

communication

Job description

DHL Supply Chain Daventry invites a proactive Planning & Training First Line Manager to lead operations, develop plans and drive safe, efficient performance.

You will design and deliver training, maintain training matrices, review performance, and champion continuous improvement while upholding safety standards. Join a global logistics leader offering pension, health benefits, and a collaborative culture.