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Warehouse Transformation Specialist

Perishable Shipping Solutions

Perishable Shipping Solutions

Multiple locations
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2024

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

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

Working within a high performing team of specialists; you will need to be the subject matter expert (SME) in all things relating to warehouse operations (putaway, pick, marshalling, loading, rework etc.) at the site in relation to a 3PL environment.

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:

  • Detailed knowledge of core warehousing processes

  • The ability to troubleshoot process defects

  • Strong understanding of Inventory controls

  • To be able to work with stakeholders to understand ways of operating and identify opportunities to improve things

  • To Have a passion for training people and be able to adapt to meet the needs of the group

  • Capability to seek opportunity beyond the immediate role, pro-actively problem solving & ideating across multiple operational functions

  • 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.

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.

Lineage 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: 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.