Warehouse Transformation Specialist - Heywood, United Kingdom - Lineage Logistics

Lineage Logistics

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Heywood, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At Lineage Logistics, 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.

We are creating a new Special Operations team which will support the implementation of Lineage preferred warehouse management processes and systems.

We are looking to hire operational specialists in warehousing, inventory & office to work across our network of UK sites.

The special ops team, which will consist 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.

Working within a high performing team of specialists; you will be an expert in warehouses processes, inventory, and/or office; and you will use your expertise to support the warehouse operation onsite by developing and delivering training; and helping to stabilise the new warehouse solution.

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.

Who we are looking for

You will help managers and other specialist colleagues in the development of a fit for purpose special ops 'playbook' but will also enjoy using your experience to help others learn and be successful.

You will play an important role in implementing new warehouse management system; this means having strong operational expertise; but also, an ability to communicate with our stakeholders at all levels across the business.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Experience of documenting and improving warehouse processes
To be able to work with stakeholders to understand ways of operating and identify opportunities to improve things
To enjoy and be able to train people
Good at inviting, receiving and acting on feedback
Capability to seek opportunity beyond the immediate role, proactively problem solving & ideating across multiple operational functions
Able to demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset

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.

Not only will you be supporting special ops project across Europe; but as part of the training of your new team you will have access to the established special operations team in the United States; and you and your new team will be able to visit them; shadowing and supporting US Special Ops projects to help us establish ways of working to support European colleagues.

Initially, you would be selected one of the specialist areas (Warehouse, Inventory, Office). You would then be in a prime position to move across specialisms with the specials ops team.

Many special operations team members will be promoted into senior roles in the business - such as operational/general manager positions.

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.

You will enjoy leading in this manner and in return this is how we will lead you.

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

Lineage Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Reference:

INDHP

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Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements.

Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry.

We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business.

Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Benefits:

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments and competitive pay. Benefits include life assurance, access to a leading UK credit union and a twice yearly cycle-to-work scheme.