First Line Manager - Warehouse

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Rotating Earlies/Lates Shift times: 0530 - 1400 and 1330 - 2200 Location: Rugby - CV23 0XF 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
• Working with KPI's and SLA's while looking at continuous improvement initiatives
• To be directly responsible for a team of 15 colleagues
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 warehouse/supply chain environment
• Investigation and/or disciplinary experience
• Previous experience of 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
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://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-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. #UKIDSCUS


• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a warehouse/supply chain environment
• Investigation and/or disciplinary experience
• Previous experience of 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
A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received.

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.

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://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-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