Night Shift Warehouse Team Lead | Frontline Manager

Joinimagine; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

Pension with employer contribution

GP consultations

Discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Derby is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager - Night Shift to lead a fast-paced operation on a 4 on, 4 off pattern (18:30–06:30). You will inspire and develop a team, driving safety, engagement and continuous improvement in a busy FMCG warehouse.

You will coordinate daily tasks, manage resources, monitor KPIs and SLAs, and support employee relations while upholding Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising teams in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and motivate across all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced operation.
• Experience in an automated FMCG warehouse is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a warehouse team to achieve operational excellence, service targets and customer expectations.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, ensuring effective task allocation and productivity.
• Communicate KPIs, SLAs and priorities through regular team briefs and sessions.
• Champion safety by maintaining Health & Safety standards and compliance.
• Support development and continuous improvement projects and employee relations activities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Safety-oriented

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Derby is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager - Night Shift to lead a fast-paced operation on a 4 on, 4 off pattern (18:30–06:30). You will inspire and develop a team, driving safety, engagement and continuous improvement in a busy FMCG warehouse.

You will coordinate daily tasks, manage resources, monitor KPIs and SLAs, and support employee relations while upholding Health & Safety standards.