General information

Legal entity

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. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-17582  

Line Of Business

CONTRACT LOGISTICS

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Local Management

Job title

Training Manager

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

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 location

Position place

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Coventry (City of)

Location

Candidate criteria

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)

Driving license

not required