Warehouse First Line Manager (VNA)

Strive Supply Chain LLP; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable management consultancy is seeking a First Line Manager to oversee the VNA team at a state-of-the-art facility in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on leadership, planning, and performance optimization. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience in multi-departmental functions. The position operates on a late shift schedule, Monday to Friday, and offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams with strong engagement.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvements.
• Full compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead VNA team ensuring high-performance levels.
• Plan and monitor daily and weekly VNA operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication skills

Experience across multi-departmental functions

Excellent planning skills

Motivating and coaching ability

Tools

Excel

Plancise

Job description

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Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading Non-Food FMCG Distributor who is currently recruiting for a First Line Manager to manage their VNA team on the late shift at their state of the art site in Didcot, Oxfordshire on a Monday - Friday basis (1400hrs - 2200hrs).

Reporting into the Inbound Operations Manager you will be responsible for the following as Warehouse First Line Manager (VNA):

• Lead, motivate and develop the VNA team (Team Leader & Drivers), ensuring high performance, engagement and adherence to company policies.
• Plan, forecast and monitor daily, weekly and monthly VNA operations to achieve targets, KPIs and organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners (e.g., Linde Material Handling, Körber, Jucie, Renovotec) to ensure smooth operations and effective issue resolution.
• Analyse performance and process data (using Excel, Plancise etc), identify trends, and proactively drive improvements and opportunities for optimisation.
• Oversee the management of MHE licences, maintain fleet records, ensure accurate and timely data via fleet management system and ensure highest standards of housekeeping.
• Convey clear and accurate information across the operational team via correct communication channels; support audit counts, third‑party relations and data requirements.
• Lead change initiatives from planning, testing through implementation, embrace continuous improvement and challenge existing processes.
• Manage employee related activities: recruitment, performance reviews, development plans, 1:1 meetings, training (H&S, SOPs) and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, environmental management and internal audit standards.
• Provide flexible support to cover all areas of operations as required, working collaboratively with other operational managers.

The Ideal Person for the Warehouse First Line Manager (VNA) role:

• Strong Leader with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experence of working across a multi‑departmental function.
• Excellent planning skills
• Ability to motivate, coach and inspire others

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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