Warehouse First Line Manager

DHL International GmbH; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager in Milton Keynes. The role involves leading a team, ensuring smooth operational processes, and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse management experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a discretionary bonus. This is a full-time, permanent position with an emphasis on team leadership and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary annual company bonus

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse management experience is essential.
• Previous experience in Inventory Management is desirable.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in monitoring warehousing activities and performance.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations.
• Track and trace orders using in-house tracking software.
• Conduct team member performance reviews and succession planning.
• Ensure the shift is managed in line with Health & Safety legislation.
• Support with resource planning and conducting interviews for new starters.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and motivation skills

Analytical and numerical skills

IT literate (WMS, Microsoft packages)

Tools

MHE operations licenses

Job description

Position: Warehouse First Line Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (MK4 3FU)
Grade: RCS. N
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 (Tuesday-Saturday). Day time hours (07:00-15:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Are you a born leader ready to make waves in logistics? Join our team at DHL for the Sky contract as a First Line Manager! You'll motivate a fantastic crew and ensure everything runs smoothly. If you're ready for a fun challenge and want to make a real impact, we want you on board! Let's soar to success together!

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• 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 track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
• Deliver team member performance reviews (1-2-1's), development and/or succession planning as appropriate
• Support and contribute towards briefing activities such as performance management appraisals, comms zone briefs, PD boards, disciplinaries and grievances, informal / formal conversations
• Ensure shift is managed in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Support with resource planning, conducting interview and inductions for new starters

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous warehouse management experience (First Line Manager/Shift Manager/Team Leader) is essential
• Previous experience of Inventory Management disciplines is desirable
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
• Knowledge of MHE operations (holding valid MHE licenses would be desirable)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• IT literate - WMS and Microsoft packages

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 25 days annual leave
• Discretionary annual company bonus
• 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 or 1st December. 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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