First Line Manager - Warehouse - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-08
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Daventry
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £32,751.89
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift Patterns: 4 on, 4 off – 06:00 - 18:00
Location: Daventry - NN11 8NF

DHL, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / First Line Manager to oversee our complex operations in a temperature-controlled, three-chamber warehouse. This is a challenging but rewarding role, perfect for someone with a strong background in warehouse management.

What You'll Do:

  • Performance Monitoring: Assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance metrics in your designated area.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate productivity by clearly communicating job expectations to your 16 direct reports, ensuring that all deadlines are met safely and efficiently while upholding our high standards of excellence.
  • Order Tracking: Utilize our digital in-house tracking software to monitor and trace orders, ensuring accurate record-keeping and optimal operational efficiency.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices to improve warehouse performance and productivity.

What We Need From You:

  • Proven experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader in a warehouse or logistics environment, particularly in temperature-controlled settings.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain practices and warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.
  • Experience in preparing and distributing high-volume orders effectively.
  • Proficient in logistics software and computer systems, with the ability to analyze data and generate reports.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a track record of training and developing team members.
  • Experence in delivering performance
  • ok to work 4 on 4 off
  • ok to work 6:00 -18:00
  • Will manage upto 12-16 direct reports

WHY CHOOSE US?

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

  • On-site benefits: mention free parking, free transport to site, canteen provisions etc.
  • 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:

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:

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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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