DHL Supply Chain
First Line Manager - Warehouse
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Pay Rate: £32,000 to £36,000
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 Rotational shifts hours to be discussed at interview
Location: Gloucester
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 Warehouse First Line Manager to lead our operations and drive success.
If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!
✅What You'll Do
- Lead and manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring all inbound, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities run efficiently and on time.
- Supervise, support, and develop warehouse teams, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and driving engagement and productivity.
- Ensure strict compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and operational procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, accuracy, cost control, and service levels, implementing improvements where needed.
- Work closely with transport, inventory, and senior management teams to resolve operational issues, plan workloads, and ensure smooth end-to-end supply chain flow.
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✅This Role Would Suit People Who
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with at least 1 year of experience managing or supervising a team in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Good operational planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage fast-paced warehouse activity.
- Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues quickly and coordinate across teams.
- Good numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor KPIs, interpret data, and drive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency.
✅WHY JOIN US?
- Free parking and on-site canteen
- 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
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✅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 2nd July. 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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