Shift Manager

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.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

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 is a Sunday to Wednesday- week 1/Sunday to Tuesday- week 2 -  12:00 - 00:00 shift.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating and motivating warehouse team to ensure operational targets are consistently achieved across customer service, delivery, productivity, quality, financial performance, Lean initiatives, and safety standards.

Working closely with Stock and Planning teams, you will coordinate daily workflow and operational volumes, ensuring labour resources are effectively planned to meet changing customer demands. You will be responsible for monitoring operational performance, managing KPIs, and identifying opportunities to improve quality, cost, and service across the operation. You will support and drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the site.

You will maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) compliance, proactively identifying and removing risks and promoting a positive safety culture across your teams.

You will also play an active role in recruitment, onboarding, training, and development activities, working in partnership with HR and operational stakeholders to ensure the site has the capability and succession plans required to support future growth.

The successful candidate will be an effective leader who can engage and motivate teams, foster collaboration across departments, and create a positive team culture focused on achieving shared operational goals.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an experienced Shift Manager or Shift Leader from a 3PL or warehousing background, ideally within FMCG or eCommerce operations. The successful candidate will have strong experience in people management, budget responsibility, and delivering against target-driven objectives.

You will be a confident and robust leader, passionate about motivating and developing teams, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to following and championing company procedures. The ability to manage a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a wider leadership team.

You will demonstrate good initiative, problem-solving ability, and sound business awareness, with solid working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

 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