Production Team Leader - nights

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.

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

Manage and coach the operating team to safely deliver the production plan and business goals. Efficiently drive optimal performance and communicate to internal stakeholders. Responsible for a team of up to 30 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety
• Quality
• Production and Delivery
• Employee Development/Engagement
• Customer Experience
• Operational Efficiency

A shop floor focus encompassing the following accountabilities:

• Production Planning and delivery
• Adherence to safety policy and processes
• People Management Processes
• Employee Learning and Development
• Adherence to quality policy and processes

Essential Qualifications

Secondary education including GCSE at C+/5+ in maths and English or equivalent qualifications/ demonstration of proficiency.

Desirable Qualifications

• IOSH Qualification or equivalent
• CI Qualification
• NEBOSH Qualification Level 3 Operational Management or equivalent

Demonstratable Experience

• Supervising within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Have been responsible for a team.
• Have worked within a safety driven environment.
• Key player in leading teams to drive and deliver performance KPI’s on the production floor.
• Working in a fast-paced changing environment with automation and emerging technologies.
• Experience in applying CI tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong safety mindset.
• People management and coaching skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, resilient, who can react positively to change.
• Ability to plan, multitask and manage time effectively.
• Inquisitive and with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Team player, comfortable to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Approachable and able to motivate new and existing team members.

Skills to Succeed in the Role

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Cross-Functional Work
• Curiosity
• Digital Literacy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Problem Solving

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.