We are looking to hire a specialist in warehousing and WMS implementation in the UK.
The special ops team, which will consist of teams of managers and specialists, 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.
Regular and sustained travel to our locations across the UK should be expected. Some travel to the US/ across Europe for training and learning may be required.
Who we are looking for
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.
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:
1. Experience of documenting and improving warehouse processes
2. To be able to work with stakeholders to understand ways of operating and identify opportunities to improve things
3. To enjoy and be able to train people
4. Good at inviting, receiving and acting on feedback
5. Capability to seek opportunity beyond the immediate role, pro-actively problem solving & ideating across multiple operational functions
6. 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.
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.
The role also includes a competitive starting salary, inconvenience allowance, company car and other benefits.
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.