Operations Manager

American President Lines; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Kettering to oversee day-to-day operations. You will ensure customer service excellence and drive performance across various targets. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing teams within a fast-paced multi-channel environment. CEVA Logistics offers a rewarding benefits package and a dynamic work culture, promoting personal growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Money off vouchers for various brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced 3PL operation.
• Experience in customer service excellence.
• Ability to engage and interact with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring customer service excellence.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, financial, and delivery targets.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Decision making

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Job description

Overview

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we continue growing at a fast pace.

Role

YOUR ROLE

Our operation based in Kettering is looking for a proactive Operations Manager to join the team where you oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring customer service excellence, and driving performance across safety, quality, financial, and delivery targets.

What are we looking for?

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience of leading teams and significant operational experience ideally within a fast-paced multi-channel 3PL operation. You will possess strong people management skills with the ability to coach and develop others and be a skilled decision maker who is able to interact and engage with colleagues at all levels.

You will bring strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. You will need to be self-motivated, adaptable, and confident working with a wide range of individuals.

What do we have to offer?

WHATDOWEHAVETOOFFER?

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

ABOUTTOMORROW

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.

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. IND2