Assistant Plant Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Your expertise can transform our plant—take charge as Assistant Plant Manager and lead the way!

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Ensure occupational health and safety compliance for all employees, contractors, and visitors, adhering to both corporate and legislative requirements.
• Maintain environmental compliance by working within corporate and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the site meets all environmental standards.
• In collaboration with the plant maintenance team oversee day-to-day machine operability and maintenance
• Provide effective leadership and direction to frontline managers (e.g., supervisors and team leaders), identifying training needs and supporting staff development to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with all operational procedures and work instructions as outlined by CHEP, maintaining consistency and adherence to standards.
• Manage workforce planning to ensure the plant is adequately staffed with appropriately trained personnel to meet production demands.
• Ensure production processes run efficiently and effectively within budgetary constraints, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing safety, quality, and cost performance across plant operations.

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Change Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Delegation, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Mentorship, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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