Warehouse First Line Manager

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Position: Warehouse First Line Manager (Days)
Location: Northampton - NN4 9BD
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off, day time only
Closing Date: 3rd January, 2025

Please note: Due to the festive holidays, please expect a delay in communications. The Resourcing team will aim to provide you with an update in the new year.

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 lead the work activities of the site providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development and team management for the workforce
• To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
• Ensure operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of operational KPI's
• People Management and Team Leadership in line with the defined business values
• Work in collaboration with other departments and DHL sites to maximise efficiencies and best practice

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 FLM, Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment is essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
• A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received.

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free parking on site
• 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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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