Shift Manager

American President Lines; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dynamic Shift Manager to lead operations in Derby. This role involves overseeing the pick, pack, and dispatch processes while ensuring adherence to tight SLAs in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3PL or warehousing, with a focus on team motivation and operational excellence. Join a company that values growth and offers a rewarding benefits package, including competitive leave and discounts on various services. If you are passionate about logistics and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager or Shift Leader in logistics.
• Strong understanding of operational workflows and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Manage pick, pack, dispatch, and shipping operations effectively.
• Coordinate daily activities to meet operational targets and improve quality.

Skills

People Management

Operational Excellence

Quality Improvement

Flexibility

Education

Experience in 3PL/Warehousing

Knowledge of FMCG/eCommerce

Job description

Location: Derbyshire, GB

Shift Manager

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

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 availability for midday or PM shifts, scheduled from Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday. Flexibility is essential, as shift schedules are subject to business needs.

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 team’s 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 or Shift Leader who comes from a 3PL/warehousing background, ideally with prior working knowledge of operating within a new contract start-up or has operated within an FMCG/ecommerce operation. You’ll 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.