Training Manager in Coventry

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49,720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue.

This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Position requirements and constraints:

• Monday-Friday
• Core business hours
• 40 hours per week, flexible around business needs

Job description:

• Ensure full compliance across the site, collating and reporting all training requirements.
• This covers all site's training Risk assessments, SSOW'S, SOP'S, Work Instructions MHE is a fundamental part of this role, ensuring all certificates are valid and the onsite trainers follow the correct procedure.
• Standardising paperwork and ensuring this is trained out and signed in an agreed timeframe.
• Gatekeeper of site Training Matrix, highlighting any anomalies to the senior team.
• Report and present data and performance information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Improve the accessibility, management and use of data to support corporate decision making.
• Share knowledge and train colleagues in the use of Insight tools.
• Drive innovation and recommend process improvement with involvement in Gemba walks and process confirmations.
• Support all quality procedures, standards and specification for the site in line with the operational requirements.
• Ensure all colleagues are trained on all the necessary areas required for their specific role.
• Offer recommendations to company management on ways to improve on existing quality processes.
• Create/update site Training Matrix ensuring any anomalies are escalated and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Version control of all documents for site (SOP's, MHE, SSOW).
• Ensure compliance across all paperwork through trainers and operational management team.
• Challenge the Operational team when deadlines need to be met.
• Upload all documentation to the correct Geodis platform.
• Ensure all data reported to the management team is accurate.
• Complete RCAs/8D's upon queries/complaints to establish reasons and suggest mitigating or preventative measures.
• Assign duties to subordinate staff and monitor for neatness and conformance to standards set out in SOP's.
• Work with Operations Manager to ensure ISO / HSE compliance for assigned facilities.
• Prepare reports for leadership.
• Attend and engage in all meetings where necessary.
• Support change management and keep a positive attitude.
• Assist in maintaining physical properties, promote and ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Promote the company in a positive and ethical manner.
• Be able to carry out investigations/disciplinaries.
• Develop plans for efficient use of equipment, systems, and employee resources.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot first level failures/issues and pass to relevant support team for further investigation via ServiceNow support tool.
• Design and maintain all KPI, Productivity and Financial reporting in line with requests from different areas and Site/Operations Manager.
• Leading and managing a team of employees, including setting goals and objectives, developing strategies and assigning tasks.
• Lead by example.
• Carry out any reasonable request.

Applicant's profile:

• Essential Education and/or Training: GCSE's in Math, English and Science (grades A to C) an advantage.
• Eye for detail.
• Quality background.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

• Industry knowledge.
• Experience in collating paperwork and ensuring all paperwork is completed in the correct manner.
• Experience in operations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to generate or write basic reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal in common sense.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Necessary Technical / Functional Skills:

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of staff.
• Presentation Skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate via telephone, email & in person.
• Ability to challenge senior team members.
• Overcome Logistical Constraints with suggestions on how GEODIS portfolio can be engaged.
• Contribute to a growth platform through providing best in class performance and adherence to all KPIs.
• Drive innovation, never settling for the status quo.
• Build trust through delivering on promises.
• Build solidarity through team ethic.

Working time: 100%

Position place: Europe, United Kingdom, England, Coventry (City of)

Location: Geodis Contract Logistics, Unit 10 Richardson Way, Coventry CV2 2TA

Candidate criteria:

• Years of experience in similar position: Junior (1 to 5 years of experience).
• Driving license not required.