Plant Manager in West Bromwich

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.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead and be accountable for the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring strict adherence to corporate and legislative requirements.
• Champion the continuous improvement of safety performance, aligned with Brambles’ Zero Harm initiative, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• In collaboration with the maintenance team oversee equipment reliability across the site ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with all task-specific responsibilities outlined in CHEP procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols, maintaining operational consistency.
• Drive the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement processes to optimize plant performance in areas such as safety, quality, and cost control.
• Maintain site security and ensure compliance with service center requirements, including managing storage, stock levels, and movement of materials and equipment.
• Manage, lead, and develop plant staff, fostering accountability and ensuring that all team members meet or exceed performance expectations as outlined in job descriptions and agreements.
• Ensure that customer expectations, both internal and external, are consistently met or exceeded through effective management of plant operations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large teams in a fast-paced manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proven ability to lead safety-driven operations and knowledge of ISO standards.
• Strong track record in delivering performance KPIs and driving change in automated environments.
• Experience in applying Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to deliver strategic objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
• Experience in budget ownership, stakeholder management, and working in unionised settings.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in effective change management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability and financial acumen.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus (typically 15%) based on company and individual performance.
• Car allowance.
• Generous Share Scheme.
• Private healthcare (family cover).
• Flexible working.
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days.
• 10% company pension contribution.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

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.