Packaging Solutions Line Leader

Deutsche Post; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Worksop is seeking a proactive Packaging Solutions Line Leader to oversee a packaging line and also work on the line with the team to meet daily production targets and customer requirements.

You will set performance, safety, and teamwork standards, guiding operatives while maintaining line productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a team leader, line leader, supervisor or senior operative in warehousing or packaging settings.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to work on the line alongside the team.
• Ability to motivate a team to meet performance targets.
• Good problem-solving skills and fast decision-making.
• Basic IT skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Co-Pack Operatives on the packaging line.
• Work on the production line as needed to meet demands.
• Ensure daily production and customer targets are achieved.
• Monitor workflow and allocate resources across shifts.
• Brief the team and communicate priorities clearly.
• Ensure products are packed to customer specifications.
• Escalate operational issues to management when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Line leadership

Supervision

Problem solving

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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