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 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll 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 ourHybrid Work Model.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Oversee day-to-day operations at third-party service centers and TPMs within the assigned region ensuring full compliance with established standards policies and procedures across the network.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with third-party providers collaborating with site leadership to address operational challenges and implement improvements including robust preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities.
- Utilize operational data and performance metrics to evaluate the health and efficiency of third-party sites identifying opportunities for safety enhancements and recommending investments to optimize productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives identifying and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs across third-party locations.
- Monitor and manage service center expenditures including tracking purchase orders accruals and payments to ensure timely cost recognition and financial accuracy.
- Track and analyze Cost Per Pallet (CPP) performance identifying areas for improvement and providing actionable recommendations to ensure cost targets are met and exceeded.
*Must be located in Georgia
Position Purpose: Full responsibility and accountability for managing plant operations in a defined territory. Consult with third party providers on all pertinent operational issues critical to running daily operations including: safety quality receiving inspecting repairing inventory shipping and operational cost accountability. Partner with third party providers to create a Quality Management System (QMS) within their service center and identify and execute opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Full ownership for plant operations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within assigned Service Centers
- Drive process improvement across all aspects of the Service Center
- Coordinate daily cross-functional communications across the Supply Chain partners driving tactical efficiencies
- Ensures proper receiving and shipping of CHEP equipment
- Develop and foster a partnership with the Third Parties managing the plant facilities to ensure compliance to CHEP standards and SOPs
- Manage Operations contract compliance by third-party providers
- Cooperatively identify and drive safety & savings initiatives within Service Centers
- Ensure customer-centric focus on day to day operations to include but not limited to quality and on-time performance
- Represent CHEP appropriately with the customers via multiple modes of communication
- Ensures successful implementation and continuation of Quality Process Control Plan
- Monitor and drive excellence in Safety and Sanitation
- Confirm compliance with CHEP SOPs to maintain ISO compliance
- Ensures lumber and repair materials meet CHEP specifications
- Ensures repair materials are used in accordance to CHEP guidelines
- Manage inventory reporting and physical audit processes and ensure proper S&R usage
- Track Service Center expenditures through purchase orders accruals and payment (ensure proper / timely cost recognition)
Responsible for :
Will manage our Third Party provider relationships at each plant to meet CHEP operational requirements.
Will make recommendations to Third Party based on plant performance and needs.
Will manage accessorial budget at each plant. (i.e. OT special services equipment purchases)
Challenges:
25-50% travel required.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to function successfully in both warehouse and corporate environments.
Flexibility required to address the unexpected (i.e. travel to customer assist colleagues)
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Operations Supply Chain or equivalent significant related experience.
- 1-3 years operations experience
- Strong influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships across all functions
- Knowledge of and ability to execute within a LEAN Six Sigma environment
- Self-starter: Ability to work independently in a remote location
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly develop and execute a plan amongst ever changing priorities
- Knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Excel MS Word MS Power Point or comparable programs
Computer System/Skill Requirements:
- Microsoft office programs including Excel Word Power Point or comparable programs
- Strong computer literacy
- Ability to acquire working knowledge of CHEP specific systems (SAP Seibel BW)
Remote Type
Fully Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Adaptability Cross-Functional Work Data-Driven Decision Making Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Feedback Inclusive Leadership Innovation Inspiring Others Learn From Mistakes Mentorship Motivating Teams Prioritization Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Thinking Talent Development
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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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority