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Lineage Logistics Warehouse Manager in Heywood, United Kingdom

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions; with +20,000 colleagues globally.

Our Special Operations teams support the implementation of Lineage preferred warehouse management processes and systems. The special ops team consists of teams of managers and capability leads, will break down operational processes in detail, and work between warehouse operations, project management and IT to support the implementation of Lineage preferred warehouse management systems.

As a Warehouse Manager you will be leading a high performing team of warehouse specialists, you will be an expert in warehouse operations, a proven track record of change leadership and you will be responsible for the successful deployment of our globally established warehouse processes. The role requires people first leadership with a strong bias for talent development.

The role can be based anywhere in the UK; regular travel to our locations across the UK should be expected. Some travel to the US/Europe for training and learning may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of Warehouse Specialists in the UK

  • Be the lead subject matter expert (SME) in all things relating to warehouse operations (putaway, pick, marshalling, loading, rework etc.)

  • Work with the onsite team to audit the existing inbound & outbound procedures in place and implement recommendations

  • Knowledgeable in Lean Inventory SOP’s

  • Ensure consistency in process adherence across the Lineage sites, meeting global Playbook standards

  • Own the warehouse training plan and ensure it is adhered to ensure timescales are met in relation to Go Live

  • Continuously look for continuous improvement opportunities

  • Work effectively as part of a team with the inventory and admin capability leads to ensure findings are shared and documented

  • Due to the nature of the business at times you may be required to support ongoing operations as needed

Key requirements for the position:

  • Has a passion for talent development and people first leadership

  • Experience of leading teams in a high-volume warehouse environment

  • Have led ‘virtual’ or disparate teams of people

  • Proven experience of building high performing teams

  • Strong influencing & proven relationship building skills at all levels

  • Good at diagnosing and solving problems

  • Project management experience, demonstrated track record of meeting critical paths, risk mitigation & stakeholder management

  • Strong system expertise – especially warehouse management systems

  • Detailed knowledge of core warehousing processes

  • Strong understanding of Inventory controls

  • Experience in implementations within the warehouse of a 3PL environment

  • The ability to travel and work away from home for extended periods of time, especially in the run up to Go Live

What's in it for me?

This is great opportunity to support a fast-growing business drive continuous improvement and in a short space of time get exposure to transforming the way warehouses operate.

We will support you to lead in accordance with our values which are: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold and Servant Leadership. Servant leadership means that we like to look at a leadership pyramid as ‘inverted’, leaders are there to clear the path to success for colleagues; this is a great way to lead and be led.

The role also includes a competitive starting salary, inconvenience allowance, company car and other benefits.

The successful candidate will be due to start on Monday 6th of January 2025!

Job Reference: INDUK

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.

Benefits

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us – plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.

Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us.

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.

Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics (https://www.lineagelogistics.com/contact-us)

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain.

Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.

As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

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