Job description
Position: Operations First Line Manager
Location: Stoke On Trent - ST4 4EX
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Any 5 out of 7.
Shift Times: 0600 - 1400 or 1400 -2200 (Both Shifts Available)
Closing Date: 27th July 2023
Criminal Check required: No
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.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
- To directly assist Management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area.
- To supervision, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, 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.
- Being responsible for a team of up to 25 colleagues.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- Previous and practical experience as a supervisor or Team Leader within a warehouse environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
- Previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders.
- Computer literate with a practical knowledge of warehouse software packages.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports.
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:
- 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.