Warehouse First Line Manager- Rotational OR Nights - Asda

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Derby is recruiting multiple Warehouse First Line Managers to lead a new start-up operation, driving safety, productivity and service KPIs while building a high-performing team.

The roles involve coordinating inbound, returns, pick, pack and outbound activities across shifts, with opportunities across earlies, lates and nights; start date in 2027; salary £28,000-£34,000 plus shift premium.

Qualifications

• Warehouse, logistics or distribution team leadership experience
• Strong people management, coaching and communication skills
• Ability to lead teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach
• Automation, FMCG or start-up operation experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of warehouse colleagues to achieve safety, productivity, quality and service KPIs
• Coordinate daily operational activities across areas such as Inbound, Returns, Pick, Pack and Outbound
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all DHL health, safety and security standards
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback and support colleague development and engagement
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, performance and operational standards

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,000-£34,000 (Dependent on Experience PLUS shift premium)
Grade: RSC N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: VARIOUS AVAILABLE across earlies/lates & nights any 5 days from 7
Location: Derby - DE21 7HW

Be part of something new and exciting. At DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics provider, our people keep the country moving-and now you have the chance to help shape a brand-new start-up operation from the ground up. Join us at the beginning of this journey and play a key role in building a high-performing, innovative team that will set the standard from day one. We're now seeking multiple Warehouse First Line Managers to play a pivotal role in driving this next chapter of our journey.

**Please note the start date for these roles are 2027**

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Lead, coach and support a team of warehouse colleagues to achieve safety, productivity, quality and service KPIs
• Coordinate daily operational activities across areas such as Inbound, Returns, Pick, Pack and Outbound
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all DHL health, safety and security standards
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback and support colleague development and engagement
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, performance and operational standards

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Warehouse, logistics or distribution team leadership experience
• Strong people management, coaching and communication skills
• Ability to lead teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach
• Automation, FMCG or start-up operation experience is desirable.

WHY JOIN US?

• 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.

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