Packaging Solutions Line Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

GP consultations (24/7)

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Packaging Solutions Line Leader at Manton Wood 1, Worksop. This dual-role position leads a team on the packaging line while also hands-on, ensuring daily production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.

The role sets the standard for performance, safety, and teamwork, guiding operatives to stay productive on the line. We look for a hands-on leader with prior experience in warehouse/logistics, capable of motivating staff, solving problems

Qualifications

• Experience in a team leader, line leader, supervisor, or senior operative role within a warehouse, manufacturing, packaging or logistics environment.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to work on the line alongside the team.
• Ability to motivate and engage a team to achieve performance targets.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Co-Pack Operatives on the packaging line.
• Work on the production line as required to meet operational demands.
• Ensure daily production and customer targets are achieved.
• Monitor workflow and allocate resources effectively throughout the shift.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate priorities clearly.
• Ensure products are packed accurately in line with customer specifications.
• Identify and escalate operational issues to management when necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on line work

Motivate and engage team

Problem solving

Basic IT skills

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,765.30
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Working Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm on rotation
Location: Manton Wood 1 - Worksop

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Packaging Solutions Line Leader to join our operation. This is a dual-role position where you will be responsible for leading a team on the packaging line while also actively working alongside colleagues to ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.

As a key member of the operation, you will set the standard for performance, safety, and teamwork, providing support and guidance to operatives while maintaining productivity on the line.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of Co-Pack Operatives
• Working on the production line as required to meet operational demands
• Ensuring daily production and customer targets are achieved
• Monitoring workflow and allocating resources effectively throughout the shift
• Conducting team briefings and providing clear communication on operational priorities
• Ensuring products are packed accurately and in line with customer specifications
• Identifying and escalating operational issues to management when necessary

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience in a team leader, line leader, supervisor, or senior operative role within a warehouse, manufacturing, packaging or logistics environment
• A hands-on approach with the willingness to work on the line alongside the team
• Ability to motivate and engage a team to achieve performance targets
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Basic IT skills would be advantageous

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 https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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.

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