Warehouse Manager Darwen, England
Job description
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. We are supply chain experts. We live and breathe logistics every day. Above all, we believe that this is a people business. That’s why we are building a global culture of teamwork and respect. We encourage initiative, and we engage and empower our diverse workforce to grow their careers within CEVA.
CEVA Logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in both Contract Logistics and Freight Management thanks to our approximately 98,000 employees at more than 1,000 facilities in 160 countries worldwide. With the recent acquisition of the former Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services business, we are building one of the world’s leading end-to-end eCommerce service offerings through the dedication and passion of our people—the heartbeat of our organization. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
YOUR ROLE
Our fast-paced operation in Darwen, who provide FMCG and ecommerce warehousing and distribution services for a specific client is looking to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Warehouse Manager who will provide leadership, operational and customer service excellence.
This excellent opportunity will see you leading a team of diverse operational individuals across two core shifts, Monday to Friday.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Reporting into the Senior General Manager, you will lead a team of 4 direct reports, circa 100 indirect reports plus agency resource where you will provide management control through effective planning, organisation, and communication to ensure all KPI targets are achieved. You will implement strategies to form a team that creates, sustains, and embeds a culture of employee engagement and high performance across a unionized workforce.
You will drive performance improvements through auditing processes and reporting mechanisms and identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement projects in collaboration with internal teams ensuring all activities remain within quality and budgetary targets.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our ideal candidate will have proven experience of leading operational teams with significant experience within warehouse/transportation operations, ideally a 3PL or FMCG environment.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of building and developing exceptional client relationships, possess strong people management skills with the ability to coach and develop others and be a skilled decision maker, negotiator and influencer who is able to interact and engage with colleagues at all levels.
Experience of cost models and budget tracking along with strong report writing and statistical investigative skills are also key requirements for this role.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career. IND1
CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.
