Warehouse First Line Manager x5
Graduate job Solihull (West Midlands) Logistics
Job description
Ref: req21987
Position: First Line Manager x14
Location: Solihull
Customer: Jaguar Landrover
Salary:£30,000 - £33,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
At DHL, people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talents. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We make sure that you know what a difference you make
to our business and how you can be proud of building THE logistics company for the world.
Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, our mission is to provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.
We are offering fourteen exceptional candidates the chance to be a Warehouse First Line Manager to manage, plan and co-ordinate the people and resources of an operations function. The performance of the area should be maximised through exceeding customer requirements and increasing right first time performance. Must lead and report upon the work activities of the team; providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training & development whilst ensuring that data is used to support the decision making process. Achieving objectives in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, People and Delivery targets.
What are you accountable for achieving as First Line Manager?
Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
Deliver team member performance reviews, Train, develop coach and/or succession planning as appropriate
Manage all disciplinary and grievance issues in line with HR policy and procedures
Work in collaboration with other DHL sites to maximise efficiency and share best practice
Ensure process adherence through effective standardised work audits
Manage, drive and deliver operational KPI's - SQDCPE
Organise and take the lead on maximising resource capability and productivity - 1 man 3 jobs, 3 men 1 job etc
Team building and morale management
What will you need as a successful First Line Manager?
Through Knowledge - Able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of a technical or specialty area using relevant skills.
Able to readily learn and apply new information an techniques in area of practice
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience - 2-4 years experience in People
Management - leadership experience & area of responsibility
People Management - Able to Provide expert advice and guidance to the development of junior staff - Team building, employee engagement, managing performance, training/succession planning, appraisals/feedback, personnel development
Continuous Improvement & Problem Resolution - Experience in Problem resolution- pre-empts potential problems and provides effective resolution, able to apply knowledge, techniques and processes.
Autonomy - Experience in working under Minimal supervision, Able to work with latitude
Interfacing directly with the customer
Active Leadership skills
Change management skills
Project implementation and management
Workload planning
Internal Candidates: Can you please ensure that you notify your line manager before applying for this role and discuss your suitability before submitting your application? All applicants CV’s will be thoroughly reviewed, but not all internal candidates will necessarily be interviewed.
What will you get in return?
In addition to the excellent opportunities for progression, our package includes 25 days holiday, defined contribution pension scheme and access to discounts with major high street retailers.