First Line Manager

Pay Rate: £31,800
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Sun - thus (37.5 hrs)
Location: Milton Keynes - MK4 3FU

DHL, an 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 supervise, implement, and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while 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.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
• Previous experience in the preparation and distribution of volume orders.
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise, and train direct reports.

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits: mention if the site offers free parking, subsidized canteen.
• 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.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

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.