Shift Manager

CMA CGM; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top logistics provider based in Derby is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee the pick, pack, dispatch, and shipping operation. The successful candidate will manage daily workflows, ensure operational excellence, and lead a team within a time-critical environment. Ideal for those with experience in 3PL or FMCG sectors, this position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Shift Manager, Supervisor, or Shift Leader in a 3PL or warehousing environment.
• Strong understanding of FMCG or e-commerce operations.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across pick, pack, dispatch, and shipping activities.
• Collaborate with Stock & Planning teams to understand workflow.
• Maintain operational reports and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

People management

Attention to detail

Operational excellence

Quality improvement

Job description

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 spread over 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. That is why 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, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager to join our operation based in East Midlands Gateway, Derby, to manage the pick, pack, dispatch and shipping operation across a time critical fast track operation ensuring tight SLAs are adhered to whilst maintaining operational excellence.

This role requires commitment to Wednesday – Saturday shift pattern, 2:15 PM to 00:00 AM.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will manage daily interaction with the Stock & Planning teams to understand workflow and operational volumes across your shift, ensuring your teams daily activity is coordinated to achieve operational targets, whilst identifying areas for quality, cost and service improvements across the site.

You will be responsible for the collation of all necessary site operational reports and data and the submission of these in line with required timescales, along with maintaining labour resource availability for spikes in volume and seasonality changes. You will also work co-operatively with others, creating and maintaining a team spirit across the site to achieve a common goal and take full responsibility for Health & Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ).

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an experienced Shift Manager/Supervisor or Shift Leader who comes from a 3PL/warehousing background, ideally with prior working knowledge of operating an FMCG/e-commerce operation. You will need to be a robust people manager with a passion for motivating and developing your team, have a keen eye for detail and the ability to understand, follow and champion company procedures.

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.

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