Overview
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, CEVA Logistics is a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We engage and empower a 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 work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics and be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do.
Your role
Our team based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, providing logistics and supply chain solutions for a prestigious aerospace client, is looking for a highly organised and client-focused Operations Controller. You will oversee two core shifts, leading efficient planning targets, driving organisation, operational excellence, and effective communication to ensure the team meets operational objectives and client service levels.
This opportunity is on a Monday to Friday day shift, managing a team of nine across two nearby operations. Salary up to £30,781 per annum.
What are you going to do?
* Report into the Regional Operations Manager and lead a diverse team of warehouse coordinators, operatives and drivers to drive engagement, continuous improvement, quality, safety, and performance targets to meet operation needs.
* Manage and deploy operational controls ensuring resource availability across shifts and report on performance and productivity.
* Address and investigate service failures, implement remedial action and longer-term solutions.
* Lead site-based audits with operational management and functional experts to ensure compliance with regulatory, health and safety standards.
* Collaborate with internal management, administration and control tower teams and engage with the client to provide operational performance updates; build strong relationships at all levels.
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience leading or supervising a warehousing or logistics team; skilled in people management (absence, holidays, sickness).
* Strong health and safety awareness and a continuous improvement mindset (LEAN or Kaizen).
* Experience in statistical analysis and reporting; proficient with WMS systems and IT packages such as MS Excel; able to present productivity, improvements and cost-saving initiatives to client and management.
* Resilient and pragmatic approach; advantageous but not essential to have aerospace industry experience.
What do we have to offer?
We offer a 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 retail, travel and hospitality brands.
About tomorrow
We value professional and personal growth and share career opportunities within CEVA. CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best candidates in an equal and inclusive way in line 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
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