Automation Area Manager

Europa Worldwide Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Corby is seeking a Proactive Automation Area Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations and enhance performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have strong 3PL warehouse expertise and experience in leading health and safety initiatives. This role offers competitive salary and excellent onsite amenities, with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days of annual leave

Employee wellbeing program

Referral rewards up to £1000

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing all aspects of automation warehouse operations.
• Skilled in using Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong in assessing shift needs and optimising capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse automation operations.
• Manage team performance and resolve operational issues.
• Lead health and safety initiatives.

Skills

3PL Warehouse Expertise

WMS & SOP Proficiency

Analytical & Strategic

Leadership & Communication

Health & Safety Advocate

Compliance & Improvement Focused

Job description

Who we are?

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years.

The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE.

We are looking for

Proactive Automation Area Managers to join our expanding Warehouse Team in Corby! You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day automation operations of the warehouse, focusing on financial and administrative management to maximise efficiency and profitability.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee daily warehouse automation operations, ensuring financial and administrative tasks are efficiently handled to maximise team performance and profitability.
• Tightly manage your team, identify, anticipate and resolve any operational matter within your automation shift.
• Exceed customer expectation and continually drive customer satisfaction.
• Using data and insights to drive innovative solutions
• Regularly update SOP training modules to align with current procedures, manage the change control process, and develop training plans for the team, ensuring proper SOP sign-off.
• Performance Monitor and enhance SLA and KPI performance within the team, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintain and improve inventory accuracy within the automation department, proactively addressing any issues that arise.
• Conduct regular communication briefings with direct reports to keep them informed of company updates and encourage input for continuous improvement.
• Lead health and safety initiatives, performing regular checks and audits, and managing accident/incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain a professional understanding of HMRC regulations relevant to stock held by the contract, ensuring compliance.
• Proactively manage absence, performance, and disciplinary matters, including conducting one to one’s, probation reviews, and appraisals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and leading initiatives and projects to enhance warehouse operations.

Our Ideal Person

• Extensive 3PL Warehouse Expertise: Proven success in managing all aspects of automation warehouse operations, including financials and administration.
• WMS & SOP Proficiency: Skilled in using Warehouse Management Systems and continuously updating Standard Operating Procedures.
• Analytical & Strategic: Strong at assessing shift needs, optimising capacity, and driving performance metrics.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent at leading teams, conducting briefings, and building strong customer relationships.
• Health & Safety Advocate: Experienced in leading safety initiatives and thorough incident investigations.
• Compliance & Improvement Focused: Knowledgeable in HMRC regulations with a detail-oriented, proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What can we offer in return?

• Competitive Salary
• Hours: We have a fixed Day 10am to 10pm rotation shift on 2-2-3 rotation
• Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
• Referral Rewards: Earn up to £1000 by referring a friend to join our team.
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards

Europa Worldwide Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks.