First Line Manager - Lates

<div><div><div><p><strong>Position: </strong>Warehouse First Line Manager x2<br><strong>Location: </strong>Daventry/Crick<strong><br></strong><strong>Work Pattern:</strong> 4 on 4 off and Monday-Friday available<br><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>Lates (14:00-22:00)<br><strong>Grade: </strong>RCS. N<strong><br>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent (Full-Time</p> <p>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.<span><br><br></span><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <ul> <li>To directly assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area</li> <li>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</li> <li>To ensure current processes established on Work Instructions and trainings on Excellence School</li> <li>Implement actions as directed to reduce or eliminate health and safety related risks</li> <li>Report and investigate incidents within the work place and respond to or escalate issues of non compliance to safety regulations and procedures</li> <li>Update daily resource planning for next shift, based on latest volume and volume profile information</li> <li>To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level</li> <li>Have clear understanding of Objectives & KPIs applicable to your position and to your team </li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Previous and practical experience as a First Line Manager/Team Leader/Supervisor within a logistics environment is essential</li> <li>Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices</li> <li>Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders</li> <li>Proven experience of managing a team and leading by example</li> <li>Excellent communication skills at all levels - Verbal and written</li> <li>Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages</li> <li>Ability to manage change processes</li> <li>Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong><strong>WHY CHOOSE US? </strong></p> <p>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Free on-site parking</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li> <li>Upskilling and development/training opportunities</li> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</li> <li>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></p> <p>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: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></p> <p><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>#DSCUKICF </p></div></div></div>