Warehouse First Line Manager
About this role
Ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, automated distribution environment? Do you thrive on driving operational excellence while developing and motivating colleagues to achieve their best? Looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact on performance, safety and customer service for a leading fashion retailer?
Here at GXO, we're looking for a First Line Manager to join our dynamic operations team supporting a major fashion retailer in Crick . This is an exciting opportunity to lead colleagues within a highly automated distribution centre, ensuring products flow efficiently from inbound through to dispatch. You'll be responsible for creating a safe, engaging and high-performing environment where people can succeed, while delivering exceptional service and operational results. If you're passionate about leadership, continuous improvement and driving performance in a fast-paced logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a full time, permanent position working Tuesday to Saturday 07:00 to 15:00
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £31,000.00 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
• Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse operatives to achieve operational targets and service excellence • Coordinate daily activities across inbound, picking, packing and dispatch operations • Manage performance, quality and productivity through regular reviews and KPI monitoring • Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and maintaining excellent housekeeping practices • Support continuous improvement initiatives, workforce planning and efficient resource allocation to achieve cost, quality and delivery objectives
What you need to succeed at GXO:
• Previous leadership experience within a fast-paced logistics, warehousing or distribution environment • Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate, engage and influence teams • Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications • The ability to analyse operational performance and implement improvements to drive results • A proactive, professional and flexible approach, with the confidence to work effectively under pressure