Assistant Plant Manager
Temple, TX - USA
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.
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:
Major/Key Accountabilities
Supervise the work of all production employees oversees production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
Coaching ofemployees that models the values and culture of the company
Provide hands-on leadership as a supervisor responsible for mentoring and coaching all employees and working through employee relations issues
Support plant administration to ensure compliancetoestablishedpolicies
Responsible in consultation with Plant Manager for the cost performance of the Plant in partnership with the overall P&L of the plant
Support cost control initiatives and process control within the plant
Review operations activities including local transportation activities tomaintaincompliance with all FederalStateand local laws (OSHA DOL DOJ EPA FD)
Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the plant
Ensure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plantin accordance withthe PMS Commercial Organization Global Supply Chain
Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant whilemaintainingcritical quality and raw materialutilizationstandards that are necessary tomaintaincustomer satisfaction and plant profitability
Ensure compliance through teamwork for all Standard Operating Procedures within the plant
IdentifyLean opportunities to effectivelyeliminatewaste
In partnership with Plant Manager provide leadership to Plant staff to effectively recruit train develop evaluate motivatedelegateandmonitortheir activities
Drive efficiencies in assetutilizationthrough proper transportation scheduling dispatch & driver management while meeting customer expectations
What You Will Bring:
Experience
Experience working in a manufacturing warehousing distribution and/orlogisticsenvironment
Prior forklift operations experience is
Proventrack recordof success and stability (1 to 3 years)
Familiarity with both OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements strongly preferred
Results-oriented and can meet deadlines and commitments
Mechanically Inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus)
P&L and budgeting experience strongly preferred
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to train people and motivate a team
Applicants need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products especially Excel
Demonstrated solid decision making
Ability to providenew ideas- think outside the box
Willingnessto work extended hours and weekends as necessary
What To Expect:
Additional Site Details
1st and 2nd shift production
Approximately 72 employees
4 Direct reports
WhatWe Offer:
Employee Package
Competitive Pay& Annual Bonus Structure
Benefits Day 1!
Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
FREE company-paid vision short-term disability and life insurance!
FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
Tuition reimbursement parental leave childcareassistance profit sharing and MORE!
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:
Manager
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