First Line Manager

Are you a Warehouse Team Leader or First line manager looking for your next challenge? Are you looking to join a growing site?

Here at GXO we’re looking for a First Line Manager to join our team in Northampton. You will play a vital role in ensuring colleagues meet, or exceed, their operational requirements within specific contracts. You will also work alongside management to supervise warehouse related processes and associated warehouse functions as required.

This is a full-time,12-month Fixed Term Contract, with working hours of 4 on 4 off 6pm – 6am (Nights)

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £30,976 per annum and 23 days annual leave, inclusive of 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:

• To control the combined overall output of each operational shift by co-ordinating the team, operational activities and effective communication between operations/customer services and Stock control by understanding, all key operational processes and procedures.
• Maintaining “real time” status control of all warehouse related operational activities to ensure the effective flow of goods into, through and out of the warehouse by monitoring the operational team performance of the on shift.
• Motivating individuals and teams where slippage occurs against expected time lines and milestones and taking preventive action to reduce risks of service failures or re-occurring issues.
• To plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience working within a leadership role within a fast paced logistics role
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels and teamwork skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Experience of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel

 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.