Warehouse First Line Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Employer pension with 8% contribution

GP consultations 24/7

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Basildon is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead our warehouse operations. You will supervise daily activities, drive productivity, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers shift patterns across 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, with opportunities to develop leadership skills and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Strategic mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication to inspire and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations to keep processes running smoothly.
• Implement strategies to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative team culture with clear accountability.

Job description

Grade: M
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time) - 8 months
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 - rotational shifts:- 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
Location: Basildon - SS14 3FF

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 Warehouse First Line Manager to lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the Team: Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in our warehouse
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 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.