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First Line Manager - Warehouse

DHL Supply Chain
Department:Operations
Type:ON-SITE
Region:West Midlands, England
Location:Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:£30,000 - £32,606
Skills:
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENTPEOPLE MANAGEMENTCOMMUNICATIONWAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSORGANIZATIONALPROBLEM-SOLVINGSUPERVISIONTRAINING
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Job Description

Posted on: October 18, 2025

Pay Rate: £30,000 - £32,606.84 Grade: N Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: 0600-1400, 1400-2200 on rotational basis, any 5 from 7 Location: Coventry - CV2 2TA Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly. We're now looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead our operations and drive success. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team! ✅what You'll Do

  • To directly assist the Senior Management team 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, 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
  • Conducting 1-2-1's, return to works and development planning for members of staff
  • Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!

✅this Role Would Suit People Who

  • Previous experience as a people manager within a warehouse environment is essential
  • Strong communicator - both written and verbal
  • Computer literate with a practical knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems is essential
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports.

✅WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking and on-site canteen
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
  • Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅who We Are We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more. ✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs. Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during throughout September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. #DSCUKICF

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