First Line Manager

<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £31,000<br><strong>Grade: </strong>N<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns:</strong> Tuesday to Saturday, 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm (Weekly rotational)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p> <p>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. </p> <p>We're now looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager!</p> <p><strong> </strong>If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate and provide support and information in the running of a safe and efficient operation, working within clear guidelines to help achieve the operational standards and defined outcomes for your responsibility area during shift in individual approach. </li> <li>Communicate productivity and direct hours targets to your team ensuring they have a clear understanding of what is expected from them - including communication to new hires</li> <li>Have a clear understanding of Roles & Responsibilities applicable to your role and to your team</li> <li>Undertake basic low level incident investigations within the work place and promptly escalate issues of non compliance to safety regulations and procedures</li> <li>Identify Work Instructions that need reviews based on Kaizens and Standard deviation and indicate them to the supervisor - Monthly</li> <li>Conduct weekly performance reviews with 100% of your employees, based on productivity, variance, dispersion, direct and indirect hours, set up time, attendance, quality/inventory and SHE [individual]</li> </ul> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO </strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous First Line Manager Experience</li> <li>Strong communicator, ability to manage stakeholders</li> <li>IT Literate, with Microsoft Office Packages</li> <li>Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing</li> <li>Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.</li> <li>You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHY JOIN US?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Discretionary bonus based on performance</li> <li>Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution</li> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations</li> <li>Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts</li> <li>Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain</a> to learn more</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>​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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 02/10/2026. 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. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>#DSCUKICF </p></div></div></div>

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