First Line Manager

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Pay Rate: £28,700 plus 20% shift premium
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Sunday to Thursday,

• Sunday 22:00 -6:00
• Monday 22:00 -6:00
• Tuesday 22:00 -6:00
• Wednesday 22:00 -6:00
• Thursday 22:00 -6:00

Location: Coventry

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a First Line Manager

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• To support the Shift Manager in achieving operational KPI's across all contracts in this multi user environment
• Accountable for shift performance through leadership, motivation, training and development of team in line with site culture and EOS plan
• Accountable for the forward planning of staffing levels for warehouse and transport operations to drive productivity standards and operational performance
• Support the Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and company policy and procedure in respect of h&s, environment, and working time regulations
• Work closely with all customers to meet current and anticipated requirements to enable the Site to achieve / exceed service expectations.
• Plan and manage operations resources to optimise the utilisation of labour and equipment to effectively manage forecasted volumes
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining effective communication links between shifts to ensure operational consistency

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Experience logistic operators with an in depth Knowledge of health & safety and legal requirements
• Previous First Line Manager experience is essential
• IT Literate, with microsoft office packages
• Previous experience of Process / Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Proven Track record of successful People Management

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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing ASAP Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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