Assistant Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Kilgore, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Assistant Plant Manager Join Our Leadership Team!Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge How about joining a global supply chain company that impacts the movement of goods every single dayat one of our U.S. in-house production sites
If youre a production leader with a proven track record in manufacturing strong safety and quality metrics and a passion for empowering teams to perform at their best this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Why Youll Love This Role
As Assistant Plant Manager youll provide leadership management and vision to ensure operational excellence and outstanding customer service. Youll play a key role in driving results fostering an inclusive culture and exceeding expectations in compliance safety and people development.
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.
What You Will Do:
- Champion occupational health and safetyfor all employees contractors and visitors.
- Maintain environmental complianceand sustainability standards.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure machine operability.
- Lead and develop frontline managers supporting career growth and training opportunities for all team members.
- Drive continuous improvement initiativesin safety quality and cost performance.
- Oversee production and shipping schedules ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Model inclusive leadership coaching employees and promoting a culture where everyone can thrive.
- Support workforce planning and ensure diverse well-trained teams.
- Partner with the Plant Manager on cost performance and P&L accountability
What You Will Bring:
- Proven success in manufacturing leadership roles.
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on collaboration and empowerment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead with confidence.
What to Expect:
- Overseeing operations of 2 shifts (1st/2nd)
- Approximately 70 onsite employees
- 3 Direct Reports
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay & annual bonus structure
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Paid time off holiday observances
- 401K with company match (up to 4%)
- Free vision short-term disability and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement parental leave childcare assistance profit sharing and more!
- A culture that supports women in leadership and career advancement
Remote Type
Not RemoteSkills to succeed in the role
Active Learning Adaptability Change Management Coaching Computer Literacy Cross-Functional Work Curiosity Data Analysis Data Literacy Delegation Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Empathy Initiative Mathematic Literacy Mentoring Problem Solving Scheduling Talent Development Written CommunicationWe 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.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer please contact us at
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
About Company
Middle East & North Africa’s leader in supply chain solutions, with a presence in the Middle East since 2003, CHEP is registered as 100% privately CHEP owned businesses, which enables all of our customers to deal with CHEP in a confidential manner. CHEP has a footprint throughout the ... View more
