Warehouse First Line Manager

DHL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supply chain company as a Warehouse First Line Manager, where you'll coordinate daily logistics and ensure excellence in warehouse operations. This role requires strong people management skills and a solid understanding of warehouse procedures. You will assist management in monitoring performance, supervise a dedicated team, and uphold safety standards. Enjoy competitive pay and an award-winning range of benefits, including a 24/7 GP service and discounts. Be part of a dynamic team that keeps the world moving in various industries, from retail to healthcare.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service with free counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in people management within a warehouse environment.
• Ability to supervise, organise, and train direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist Management by monitoring warehousing activities and performance.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity to meet deadlines safely.
• Support the team in following Safety Standards.

Skills

People Management

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Warehouse Management Systems

FMCG Knowledge

Automation Knowledge

Job description

Pay Rate: £29, 269.74
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 - rotational 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am
Location: Doncaster - DN8 4HT

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager 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
• To supervision, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, whilst always maintaining standards of excellence
• Supporting shop floor team to deliver their results following the set standards
• Coordinate and support the team to follow Safety Standards and to help reduce or eliminate health and safety related risks

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Experience of people management in a warehouse environment is essential, ideally within FMCG
• Automation knowledge would be desirable, but not essential
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of warehouse management systems
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports

WHY CHOOSE US?

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

• 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

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

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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