Warehouse First Line Manager

<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £31, 650. 87<br><strong>Grade: </strong>RCS N<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns: </strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday rotational 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Worksop - S80 3EG</p> <div>Join our team at Manton Wood - Site 4 as a Warehouse First Line Manager<strong> </strong>and play a key role in a fast-paced, high-performing operation.</div> <div> </div> <div>This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a team, drive operational excellence and contribute to a culture of safety, engagement and continuous improvement.</div> <div> </div> <div>If you're a motivated people leader who thrives in a dynamic warehouse environment and is passionate about getting the best from their team, we'd love to hear from you.</div> <div> </div> <p><strong> </strong><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Inspire and lead a warehouse team to achieve operational excellence, service targets and customer expectations</div> </li> <li> <div>Coordinate daily warehouse activities, ensuring effective task allocation, resource management and productivity performance</div> </li> <li> <div>Communicate KPIs, SLAs and operational priorities through regular team briefs and engagement sessions</div> </li> <li> <div>Champion a strong safety culture by maintaining Health & Safety standards and compliance across the operation</div> </li> <li> <div>Support colleague development, continuous improvement projects and employee relations activities to build a high-performing team</div> </li> </ul> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO </strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Previous experience leading or supervising teams within a warehouse, logistics or supply chain environment is essential</div> </li> <li> <div>Proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and build effective working relationships at all levels</div> </li> <li> <div>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience working within an automated FMCG warehousing operation would be advantageous</div> </li> </ul> <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><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><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>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><strong> </strong></p> <p>#DSCUKICF </p></div></div></div>

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