Group Production Manager, Eastern Creek

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2 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Other
The Role
Lead onsite production operations for repair, wash and retail functions; manage health & safety, equipment reliability, staffing, continuous improvement, quality, cost and customer targets across a large unionised workforce.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Job Description

This role plays a key leadership position onsite managing a team of 4 direct and 100+ indirect reports, ensuring production, safety, quality, cost and customer targets are consistently met while building a strong, engaged and inclusive workplace culture.

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 You’ll Be Doing

  • Creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive and high‑performing workplace
  • Leading and developing frontline leaders through coaching, mentoring and support
  • Overseeing day‑to‑day production across repair, wash and retail operations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste
  • Planning and resourcing effectively to meet production and service targets
  • Building strong relationships across the site and broader Supply Chain teams
  • Championing CHEP’s values through visible, values‑led leadership

What You Bring

  • Leadership experience in manufacturing, production or industrial operations
  • A genuine passion for people leadership and team development
  • Proven ability to deliver safety and operational KPIs
  • Confidence managing performance, safety and operational challenges
  • A continuous improvement mindset with strong operational judgement
  • Clear, inclusive and confident communication skills
  • Formal leadership or operational qualifications (Diploma or above preferred)
  • Experience managing large teams (50+ employees preferred)
  • Experience in a unionised or complex workforce environment is beneficial

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Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Change Management, Coaching, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Delegation, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mathematic Literacy, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Scheduling, Self-Awareness, Written Communication

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.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Leadership experience in manufacturing, production or industrial operations
  • Proven ability to deliver safety and operational KPIs
  • Experience managing performance, safety and operational challenges
  • Continuous improvement mindset with strong operational judgement
  • Clear, inclusive and confident communication skills
  • Computer literacy and data analysis/data literacy skills
  • Passion for people leadership and team development
  • Ability to lead and develop frontline leaders through coaching and mentoring
  • Formal leadership or operational qualifications (Diploma or above)
  • Experience managing large teams (50+ employees)
  • Experience in a unionised or complex workforce environment

CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.

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The Company
HQ: London
6,172 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.

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