General 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.

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 

Our Contract Logistics team have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and customer centric General Manager, where you will lead multi-user operations in Daventry, who provide essential logistics services such as inbound and outbound activities, cross-dock services, value-added services and the utilization of approved transport providers to a range of retail and consumer customers. 

This pivotal role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already a practiced General Manager or a highly experienced Head of Operations or Senior Operations Manager looking for their next opportunity.  

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? 

Reporting into the Senior General Manager, you will be practiced in change management and continuous improvement, leading various optimization and cost-efficient projects ensuring operational excellence and success. Through effective client relationship and stakeholder management, you will seek opportunities for contract development and client growth, with a focus on contract performance, operational activities and service delivery. 

You will also drive a high-performance culture ensuring financial, operational, and HSEQ targets are achieved while implementing strategies to form a management team that creates, sustains and embeds a culture of personal development, employee engagement and harmonization.  

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  

To be successful in your application you will be able to demonstrate significant operational management experience ideally within a fast-paced multi-user or 3PL warehousing environment. You will be able to demonstrate experience of building and developing exceptional client relationships and possess strong people management skills with the ability to create a high-performance culture through coaching and development whilst implementing sustainable improvements to drive business performance.  

It goes without saying that you will have strong commercial acumen, problem solving, decision making and presentational skills, with the ability to delve into the detail and challenge the status quo when required.

This role offers a competitive salary, company car or car allowance, bonus, private medical, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays and so much more!  

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. IND1