DHL

First Line Manager - Warehouse


PayCompetitive
LocationThrapston/Thrapston
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: DPDHGLOBAL31837ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

      Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
      Shift patterns: Sunday- Thursday 10pm-6am
      Location: Thrapston - NN14 4QT

      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.

      WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

      • Primark, Thrapston
      • Sunday - Thursday 10pm-6am (Nights)
      • 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

      WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

      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:

      • 2 years previous warehouse experience.
      • Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment is desirable.
      • Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
      • Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages is essential
      • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports with great communication.

      WHY CHOOSE US?

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

      • 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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

      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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

      BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

      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.

      #UKIDSCUS

  • About the company

      We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.