Supply Chain Manager - Automotive Europe in London

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.

What does that mean for you? 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all operational activities within the region fully comply with health, safety, and quality standards, as well as operational procedures to drive regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring plants consistently meet service and quality standards, and foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure plants have the appropriate resources and focus to consistently deliver on KPIs, meeting customer satisfaction and operational goals.
• Continuously improve operational performance in key areas such as health and safety, cost management, product quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.
• Analyze and track regional cost trends, identifying opportunities for cost efficiency and ensuring that financial performance aligns with budget targets.
• Lead and implement cost-saving initiatives by recommending, analyzing, and executing efficiency improvements across the region.
• Actively contribute to the development and execution of the regional supply chain strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational consistency and improvement.
• Lead and mentor plant management teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, fostering a collaborative work environment, and supporting professional development.

Join a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions and help shape the future of operational excellence across our automotive supply chain network. We're looking for a talented and driven supply chain leader to oversee cost and performance, elevate safety and quality standards, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. This is a high-impact role where you will influence strategic direction, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure our customers receive the outstanding service they expect.

You will oversee a supply chain across Europe with key sites in the UK, Germany and Spain, with outsourced operations across Europe you'll ensure strong operational performance aligned with safety, quality, cost, and service objectives. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams including carrier management, planning and execution teams and plant operations to execute regional supply chain strategy and drive consistency.

What you'll need

• Proven experience in supply chain or manufacturing leadership across multiple sites or regions. A background in operations is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence at multiple levels.
• Strong understanding of health & safety management and quality standards.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, CI, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost and operational data.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complexity and change.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on service excellence and efficiency.
• Ability to work autonomously in a matrix environment.

Skills to succeed in the role

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Disruptive Thinking
• Feedback
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leading Change
• Leading Customer Centric Teams
• Mentorship
• Motivating Teams
• Prioritization
• Self-Awareness

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.