First Line Manager - Co-Pack

DHL International GmbH; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Co-Pack First Line Manager to lead a team and drive operational performance across packing lines. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing teams, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include supervising productivity, managing HR duties, and fostering collaboration with internal teams and customers. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers fantastic perks, including a generous pension scheme and various discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams within a supply chain or warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strict deadlines.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and JDA beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by reporting on warehousing activities and performance.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee HR management responsibilities including performance reviews and absence management.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers.

Skills

Managing teams

Performance monitoring

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDA (knowledge advantageous)

Job description

Pay Rate: £31, 847.89; Grade: RCS N; Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time); Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, working 8am - 4pm initially with potential to change to rotational 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm in future; Location: Worksop - S80 3EG

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 Co-Pack First Line Manager to lead a team of Co-Pack colleagues, drive operational performance across packing lines, and ensure strong collaboration with internal teams and customers.

A Typical Day May Involve

• To directly assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance within the Co-Pack department
• 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
• Oversee HR management responsibilities, including 1:1s, performance reviews, absence management, and disciplinary processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and customers, ensuring effective stakeholder communication and collaboration

This Role Would Suit People Who

• Proven experience in managing teams within a supply chain or warehouse environment is preferred
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with strict deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; knowledge of JDA would be advantageous but not essential. Training will be provided on our Co‑Pack planning system
• Excellent communication skills with experience liaising across departments and with customers
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

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 24th November . 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.