Warehouse First Line Manager at GXO Logistics in GB

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Do you have a flexible approach to management that allows you to organise and prioritise workload effectively? If yes, we have the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager to join our prestigious LVMH site in Milton Keynes. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of colleagues and coordinating activities to achieve business goals; through focussing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll join us on a ‘any 5 out of 7’ shift pattern, the days of work rotate fortnightly between Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday to Thursday. Each two-week rotation will consist of one week of 06:00 – 14:00 and one week of 14:00 – 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £34,424 per annum, you’ll also receive 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll 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. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Manage the allocation of work across your operational area, ensuring resources are utilised effectively to achieve cost, quality and service targets while controlling headcount and overtime costs
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of warehouse colleagues, creating a positive team culture and encouraging involvement in team and business initiatives
• Monitor attendance, performance and productivity, providing coaching and taking appropriate action where required to support both individual and team performance
• Ensure accurate shift handovers and maintain clear communication on operational priorities, performance and any issues affecting the operation
• Produce and maintain daily, weekly and monthly performance reports, using data and KPIs to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience leading a team of warehouse colleagues within a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a friendly and approachable manner
• Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation
• Strong IT skills, including warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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