First Line Manager

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom DHL Germany Full time

Position: Warehouse First Line Manager x6
Location: Daventry/Crick
Work Pattern: 4 on 4 off and Monday-Friday available
Shift Pattern: Earlies (06:00-14:00)
Grade: RCS. N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

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 in your designated area.
  • To supervise, implement, and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence.
  • To ensure current processes established on Work Instructions and trainings on Excellence School.
  • Implement actions as directed to reduce or eliminate health and safety related risks.
  • Report and investigate incidents within the workplace and respond to or escalate issues of non-compliance to safety regulations and procedures.
  • Update daily resource planning for the next shift, based on the latest volume and volume profile information.
  • To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level.
  • Have a clear understanding of Objectives & KPIs applicable to your position and to your team.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

  • Previous and practical experience as a First Line Manager/Team Leader/Supervisor within a logistics environment is essential.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
  • Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders.
  • Proven experience of managing a team and leading by example.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels - Verbal and written.
  • Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages.
  • Ability to manage change processes.
  • 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 on-site parking.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Upskilling and development/training opportunities.
  • 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.
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.

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