First Line Manager Bedford, England
Job description
Position: Warehouse First Line Manager
Pay Rate: £29,0000 -£30,500 ( Shift Premium included )
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 14:30 – 22:30 (Evening Shift)
Location: DHL Sainsbury's Bedford (Marsh Leys) - MK43 9AA
DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor / FLM 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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
An opportunity has arisen for a First Line Manager. You will be responsible for leading the work activities of a team of colleagues; providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training, development and team management. Ensure legal compliance at all times. This role is based in a DHL Sainsbury Site
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
- Lead the team to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members.
- You will need to have GCSEs or equivalent in Math's and English.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must have good level of experience working with Microsoft Excel
- Flair for planning and organization
- Knowledge of H & S regulations.
- Manage investigations and hearings in line with HR policy
- Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Effective absence management.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
Essential
- Experience of team management within a distribution environment.
- Good analytical & numerical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills.
- Excellent communicator (verbal & written).
- Knowledge of H & S requirements.
- Must have high level of experience working with Microsoft Excel.
- High school / secondary education.
Desirable
- Experience of Employee Engagement Projects.
- Experience of an automated warehouse environment.
- Experience of a unionized working environment.
- Experience of managing a large team.
A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well received.
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
- On Site Benefits: parking, Canteen provisions Etc.
- 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://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-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.
