First Line Manager

Maersk Company; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Front Line Manager from a warehousing background. You will ensure the safety and efficiency of operations and engage with customers while managing resources and performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, alongside operational warehouse supervision experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, and health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Company Bonus

Health and Dental

25 Days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing and logistics background required.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Employment Law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety measures at the warehouse.
• Engage with customers to meet their needs.
• Plan resources effectively for optimized operations.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication and relationship building

People management skills

Operational warehouse supervision skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

At Maersk, we are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade, which will give us the chance to offer a major impact on the world economy, and on your career. At Maersk we want to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our diverse people to make it happen.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations.

We are looking for an experienced Front Line Manager, from a warehousing and logistics background to work in our Tamworth site.

We offer

• a very competitive salary
• Pension
• Company Bonus
• Health and Dental
• 25 Days holiday per annum (plus Bank Holidays)

We need supervisors to assist the running of a safe and efficient operation, working within clear guidelines to help achieve defined outcomes for the site and the customer(s).

Key responsibilities

• Health and safety
• Security
• Process framework
• Customer engagement
• Resource Planning
• Performance Management
• Continuous Improvement

Technical skills in

• Microsoft Office
• Employment Law knowledge - Basic
• Experience in Bonded Warehouse Systems – Not essential
• Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems
• Operational warehouse Supervision skills
• IOSH Managing Safely

Soft skills

• Communication and relationship building at all levels (Customer, HMRC, Management, Operations).
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate across all departments.
• People management skills

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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