Operations Supervisor

CHEP


Job Location:

Scarborough, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 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

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring coaching and guiding employees addressing employee relations issues and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Lead and enhance safety performance on shift promoting a proactive safety culture through training accident prevention and rehabilitation programs ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Manage shift maintenance activities resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift implementing best practices to enhance efficiency quality and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
  • Monitor and manage the plants operational costs and yield working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
  • Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
  • Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.

Role Scope and Complexity

The 3rd Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 2530 production employees during the overnight shift (10:00 PM 8:00 AM). This role involves leading day-to-day pallet repair operations ensuring safety quality and productivity standards are met and supporting a growing developing workforce that includes several new employees. The supervisor is expected to balance operational execution with employee coaching performance management and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Schedule Travel and Language Requirements

  • Shift: 3rd Shift 10:00 PM 8:00 AM
  • Travel: No travel required
  • Languages: English required. French and Portuguese are not required but are considered a strong asset as they support effective communication within a diverse workforce.

Key Projects and Focus (First 12 Months)

During the initial year the post holder will play a key role in:

  • Developing and stabilizing a budding pallet repair crew with a high proportion of new hires
  • Establishing consistent work practices and reinforcing safety quality and productivity expectations
  • Supporting onboarding training and skill development for new employees
  • Building team engagement and accountability through positive hands-on leadership
  • Partnering with operations leadership on workforce growth performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications and Technical Skills

  • Prior experience leading teams in a manufacturing warehouse or industrial environment preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead coach and motivate employees particularly in a production setting
  • Microsoft Office skills preferred including basic use of Excel Word and email systems for reporting and communication
  • Strong organizational problem-solving and communication skills
  • Commitment to workplace safety quality standards and employee development

Team and Role Culture

This position supports a team that is actively growing and evolving. Success in the role requires a positive leadership approach patience in developing new employees and a willingness to be visible and engaged on the production floor. The 3rd Shift Supervisor is a key contributor to building a stable high-performing overnight operation while reinforcing a respectful and safety-focused work culture.

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability Adaptability Change Management Coaching Computer Literacy Cross-Functional Work Data Analysis Data-Driven Decision Making Data Literacy Delegation Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Feedback Inclusive Leadership Innovation Inspiring Others Learn From Mistakes Mathematic Literacy Mentoring Mentorship Motivating Teams Prioritization Scheduling Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Thinking 1 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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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 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest ...

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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

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