CMA CGM

Outbound Shift Manager

CMA CGM  •  Derby, GB (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

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

CEVA Logistics has been awarded a major new contract with a high-profile client, marking an exciting phase of growth for the business expanding on our ecommerce offering. This is a new build implementation offering exciting opportunities across contract logistics.

As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for Outbound Shift Managers who will take full responsibility for the execution of outbound activities across your assigned shift. You will lead a safe, efficient and high‑performing outbound operation within a fast‑paced ecommerce operation.

This is a critical leadership role, responsible for protecting customer service, network flow and dispatch performance through strong operational control, visible leadership and right‑first‑time execution.

Fixed AM and PM shifts available:

  • Sunday to Thursday, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
  • Tuesday to Saturday, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into Outbound Operations Manager, you will have full accountability for outbound execution on your assigned shift, leading teams to deliver picking, sorting, loading and dispatch activities in line with the operational plan, service cut-off times and quality standards with key focuses on;

  • Lead all outbound activity during the shift, from pick to load and dispatch
  • Ensuring volumes are processed and dispatched on time to service commitments
  • Act as the first point of escalation for shift‑level service, safety or quality issues
  • Champion a strong safety‑first culture and ensuring compliance with H&S, SSOW and client standards
  • Lead, coach and engage Team Leaders and outbound associates
  • Manage labour deployment and agency usage within agreed plans
  • Monitor real‑time performance and dynamically redeploying resources to protect service
  • Lead effective shift handovers, reporting risks, priorities and backlogs clearly
  • Drive productivity, throughput and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support the Outbound Operations Manager with any additional tasks as and when required.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in your application you will have proven experience of managing or supervising a team, ideally within a fast-paced, shift-based warehousing or ecommerce environment. You will have a strong understanding of outbound, dispatch, picking and sortation operations with a proven track record of delivering against safety, quality and productivity targets, and knowledgeable in delivering improvements, with an understanding of LEAN and continuous improvement methods utilised in an operational setting.

You will be a confident and visible leader with excellent communication skills, able to remain calm and decisive under pressurised, high volume, and time critical situations.

It would be desirable, however not essential if you have proven site start up, peak or ramp-up operational experience.

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

CMA CGM

About CMA CGM

The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion".

Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025.

CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin).

Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Marseille, FR
Year Founded
1978
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