Warehouse First Line Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

GP service (24/7)

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. at the Primark site in Thrapston seeks a First Line Manager to lead, coach and develop a busy warehouse team. This full-time, permanent role requires working 5 from 7 on the AM shift (06:00–14:00).

You will drive safety, performance and continuous improvement while delivering operational excellence and meeting customer expectations. You will help create a positive, engaging working environment and lead by example with a people-first approach.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in a warehouse/logistics setting.
• Strong communication skills across levels.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operational activities to achieve performance, quality and service targets.
• Create a safe and compliant working environment by promoting H&S standards.
• Coach, support and develop colleagues to maximise team performance.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity and attendance, taking action to improve.
• Foster a positive team culture through engagement and leading by example.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team development

Communication

KPI management

Job description

Are you a natural leader who knows how to motivate a team to deliver outstanding results every day?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced operational environment where people, performance and continuous improvement go hand in hand? Can you build a positive team culture that drives engagement, accountability and high standards?

If yes, this could be your next role

Here at GXO, we're looking for a First Line Manager to lead, coach and develop a team within our busy warehouse operation. Based at our Primark site in Thrapston, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced people manager who is passionate about creating a safe, productive and engaging working environment. You'll play a key role in delivering operational excellence, ensuring customer expectations are met, and driving continuous improvement through strong leadership, effective communication and a people-first approach.

This is a full time, permanent position, working any 5 from 7 on the AM shift of 06:00 – 14:00

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £36,370.28 per annum and 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and coordinate daily operational activities to ensure performance, quality and service targets are achieved
• Create a safe and compliant working environment by promoting H&S standards and best practice
• Coach, support and develop colleagues, identifying training and development opportunities to maximise team performance
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, attendance and performance, taking appropriate action to drive continuous improvement
• Foster a positive team culture through regular communication, employee engagement and leading by example

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous leadership or management experience within a warehouse, logistics or fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, influence and motivate colleagues at all levels
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to make decisions and prioritise effectively under pressure
• Experience managing performance, driving KPIs and delivering operational resultsExcellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.