Shift Manager

American President Lines; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for their East Midlands operation. This role involves managing the pick, pack, dispatch, and shipping processes, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to SLAs. Candidates should have experience in a 3PL/warehousing environment, strong people management skills, and the ability to foster a team spirit. Competitive benefits offered including annual leave, pension, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience as a Shift Manager, Supervisor, or Shift Leader in a 3PL/warehousing environment.
• Prior experience operating an FMCG/e-commerce operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily interaction with the Stock & Planning teams to understand workflow.
• Coordinate daily activity to achieve operational targets.
• Maintain labour resource availability for spikes in volume.

Skills

People management skills

Attention to detail

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 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, 5am to 2:45pm.

Responsibilities

• Report into the Operations Manager and manage daily interaction with the Stock & Planning teams to understand workflow and operational volumes across your shift.
• Coordinate your team’s daily activity to achieve operational targets and identify areas for quality, cost, and service improvements across the site.
• Collate all necessary site operational reports and data and submit them within required timescales.
• Maintain labour resource availability for spikes in volume and seasonality changes.
• Work cooperatively with others, foster a team spirit across the site, and take full responsibility for Health & Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ).

What We Are Looking For

• Experience as a Shift Manager, Supervisor, or Shift Leader in a 3PL/warehousing environment.
• Prior experience operating an FMCG/e-commerce operation is preferred.
• Robust people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand, follow, and champion company procedures.

What We Have to Offer

We offer a genuine culture of reward and recognition with opportunities to grow and develop. Benefits include competitive annual leave entitlement with a holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance, and access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym memberships and vouchers for a range of brands.

About Tomorrow

We value your professional and personal growth and share career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. 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.