Supervisor Warehouse Operations

DHL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Glasgow is seeking a Supervisor. The role involves monitoring warehousing activities, supervising teams, and ensuring productivity standards. Candidates should have knowledge of supply chain practices and experience in order preparation. Benefits include free parking, on-site canteen, contributions to a pension scheme, and wellness support such as 24/7 GP consultations.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain practices essential.
• Track and trace orders using digital systems.
• Ability to supervise, organise, and train direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by monitoring warehousing activities.
• Supervise teams and coordinate productivity.
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining standards.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in volume order preparation

Computer literate

Tools

Logistics software packages

Job description

Pay Rate : £28,333.50 + 1.5 basic rate overtime

Grade : O

Contract Type : Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns : The role follows a rotational shift pattern of any 5 days out of 7.

For two weeks : shifts will be either 06:30–14:00 or 08:00–15:30

Followed by two weeks : 15:30–23:00

Flexibility is required to cover the 23:00–06:30 night shift for holidays or sick leaves

Location : Glasgow – G1 3FX

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Supervisor

✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• To directly assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area
• To supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 29 th of September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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