Logistics Planning & Training Manager — Lead & Develop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contribution 8%

GP consultations (24/7)

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is seeking a Planning & Training First Line Manager to lead operations, develop training programs and optimise labour planning. You will deliver training, maintain training matrices, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills within a logistics environment and a proactive, collaborative approach to team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising, planning and training
• Proven management or leadership experience
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and team leadership 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 FLMs in line with site standards
• Maintain training matrices and ensure compliance with mandatory, customer-specific and MHE training requirements
• Review operational performance and resource requirements to ensure adequate labour planning and skills coverage
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through coaching, development and sharing best practices
• Uphold safety and compliance standards to create a safe workplace
• Foster a collaborative team culture with strong communication, accountability and teamwork

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Training

Stakeholder management

Logistics knowledge

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is seeking a Planning & Training First Line Manager to lead operations, develop training programs and optimise labour planning. You will deliver training, maintain training matrices, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills within a logistics environment and a proactive, collaborative approach to team development.