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Warehouse First Line Manager – Swindon, GB

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Swindon

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GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced logistics environment. This role involves overseeing warehouse operatives, ensuring compliance, and managing performance while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. With a focus on personal and professional development, this opportunity promises to make a significant impact on the lives of customers and employees alike. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are ready to take on new challenges, this position could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

  • Desirable background in warehouse or logistics.
  • Essential skills in communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a team of up to 100 agency warehouse operatives.
  • Ensure compliance and achieve great results for customers.

Skills

Team supervision
Communication skills
Stakeholder management
Warehouse operations

Education

Logistics background
Experience in warehouse management

Tools

Warehouse Management System
Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a motivated, organized person seeking a demanding and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you. At DHL, our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.” If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.

We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include:
  • Overseeing a team of up to 100 agency warehouse operatives
  • Working alongside first line managers and senior staff to ensure compliance and achieve great results for our customers
  • Ensuring accuracy of receipt of goods in and dispatch of outbound deliveries in full
  • Managing colleague performance, absence, and conduct
  • Responsible for the health and safety of colleagues on site
  • Maintaining and improving KPIs of colleagues
  • Warehouse administration and use of Warehouse Management System
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
  • Warehouse or logistics background – desirable
  • Previous experience supervising a team – desirable
  • Basic Microsoft Office literacy – essential
  • Experience using a Warehouse Management System – desirable
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – essential
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