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General Manager
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Manchester

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About this role

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

 

Our Ground & Rail team have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and customer centric General Manager, where you will lead a unique multi-user and multi-sector operation based in Irlam providing essential storage, cross dock and distribution services for for our amazing customers that operate in industrial, technology, automotive, healthcare and FMCG industry. 

 

This pivotal role will see you leading a team of experienced operational professionals where you will implement, encourage and drive effective team collaboration to meet the needs of our customers and CEVA. 

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

 

Reporting into the Senior General Manager, you will lead a skilled operations manager and circa 110 operational and driver colleagues taking overall responsibility for vehicles and assets at site ranging from vans, 7.5t, 18t, articulated vehicles and trailers. 

 

As the site General Manager, you will be practiced in change management and continuous improvement, leading various optimization and cost-efficient projects ensuring operational excellence and success. Through effective client relationship and stakeholder management, you will seek opportunities for contract development and client growth, with a focus on contract performance, operational activities and service delivery.

 

You will drive a high-performance culture ensuring financial, operational, and HSEQ targets are achieved while implementing strategies to form a team that creates, sustains and embeds a culture of personal development, employee engagement and harmonization.

 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

 

To be successful in your application you will be able to demonstrate significant operational management and leadership experience ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site transportation or 3PL environment. You will be able to demonstrate experience of building and developing exceptional client relationships and possess strong people management skills with the ability to create a high-performance culture through coaching and development whilst implementing sustainable improvements and innovations to drive business performance and growth opportunities. 

 

You will have proven P&L management skills with strong commercial acumen, problem solving, decision making and presentational skills, with the ability to delve into the detail and challenge the status quo when required. 

 

It goes without saying that you will be practiced as leading transportation operations and hold CPC management qualification.  

 

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

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Tech stack
Operational Management,Leadership,Client Relationship Management,People Management,Coaching,Development,Continuous Improvement,P&L Management,Commercial Acumen,Problem Solving,Decision Making,Presentational Skills,Change Management,Team Collaboration,Service Delivery,HSEQ Management

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1978

What you'll do

  • The General Manager will lead a multi-user and multi-sector operation, overseeing a team of operational professionals to ensure effective service delivery and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing vehicles and assets, driving a high-performance culture, and seeking opportunities for client growth.

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What does a General Manager do at CMA CGM?

As a General Manager at CMA CGM, you will: the General Manager will lead a multi-user and multi-sector operation, overseeing a team of operational professionals to ensure effective service delivery and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing vehicles and assets, driving a high-performance culture, and seeking opportunities for client growth..

Why join CMA CGM as a General Manager?

CMA CGM is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.

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The General Manager position at CMA CGM is based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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