Team Leader

DHL Germany; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader in Milton Keynes to coordinate daily logistics operations. This full-time role requires supervisory experience in a logistics environment, with responsibilities in performance monitoring, productivity coordination, and adherence to health and safety standards. Successful candidates will possess strong leadership skills and attention to detail, ensuring excellence in warehousing processes.

Benefits

Free onsite Parking

Subsidized canteen

24/7 GP service

Discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader in logistics is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities and knowledge of team management.
• Proficiency in logistics software packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by monitoring warehousing activities and performance.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Promote and monitor Health and Safety requirements on site.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Position: Team Leader
Location: Milton Keynes (MK4 3FU)
Shift patterns: Sunday-Thursday. Evening Shift: 15:00-23:00
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• 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
• To promote, adhere to and monitor Health and Safety requirements on site, including manual handling health and safety requirements
• Conduct regular 121's, performance reviews, absence reviews and development conversations with the wider Operational team members
• Support with absence cover for other Team Leaders within the operation

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment is essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of warehousing - Desirable
• 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
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example and lead a team to successfully meet KPI's

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits: Free onsite Parking , subsidized canteen
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

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DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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