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.
🔸 Fluent English & Greek is required,
🔸 Valid driver license,
🔸 3+ years in a plant supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment
**YOUR MISSION** 🚀
Leading sub-contractor plant operations across area of responsibility to ensure consistent delivery
in production, quality, safety, sustainability and cost efficiency
Business Excellence, delivering cost efficiency & operational effectiveness.
- Ensure all the Operations SOPs are implemented in all Service Centres (Handling, Storage and Inventories, Scrap, Inspection and Conditioning, subcontractor evaluation).
- Cost entitlement model information of fixed and variable costs (raw materials, productivity etc)
- Achievement of handling and production/quality capability requirements, as well as storage capacity optimisation and expansion, to support optimal plant network flow optimisation of S&OE / IBP. Sourcing and managing external collaborators as required.
- Drive Operational Excellence through a Lean and Continuous Improvement culture. Utilising PDCA-cycles and Value-mapping, drive problem solving, and ideation to solution.
Technology & Digital, through automation and innovation
- Engage with Process Engineering team regarding new developments, acting as expert in the plant operation to identify risks and propose improvements in design and conditions.
- Ensure implementation and accomplishment of new Digital projects rolled out into the plants (COLT, Targeted & Continuous Diagnostics) supported by Central experts leads.
- Collaborating with SCEx/Engineering/Digital in meeting qualification and verification targets, and to improve processes in KPIs such as PR%/MTBF.
Customer experience, through quality & service
- Audit conditions and processes as per quality management system, and products to deliver all the above accountabilities. Coordination of action plans to reduce quality complaints. Support the Global Quality team as an expert in timber products.
- Ensure compliance with NIMF / ISPM15 requirements, whilst optimising yields/processes
- Assure product availability and plant handling/turnaround performance to support DIFOT/CIFOT
Customer value, supporting business growth
- Support Commercial teams to deliver business growth (new markets and/or new products), taking the lead of all trials to be done. Support the implementation of FMS/LMS strategic initiatives, acting as the main contact for vendors.
- Support PNO initiatives on possible plant relocations and/or new sites.
People & Partnerships
- Implement good practices and behavioural changes in Subcontracted operational sites to ensure high Safety and Quality standards and autonomy. Train the plants on Standard Work and Safety procedures and audit them accordingly.
- Preparation of plant visits for Brambles Leadership teams, shareholders and customers.
Safety & Risk mitigation
- Support the Global H&S team as the main contact for subcontract plants. Ensure compliance with Chep H&S& Risk Policy and run the audits related to safety procedures.
- Communication of Safety alerts and best practices occurred. Drive safety and risk improvement program, supporting the BCP (business continuity planning) process.
- Compliance to legal and regulatory requirements and information requests
Decarbonisation, through sustainability enhancements
- Promote decarbonisation strategy and enable deployment of program through our subcontractors, including zero waste to landfill, energy monitoring, solar panels, e-flts, etc
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**🔎
- Engineering degree and/or LEAN certification is preferred,
- 35+ years in a plant leader/supervisory role in an engineering, manufacturing, or logistics warehousing environment. Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics,
- Expert people/supplier management capability (inc. non-exempt production workforce).
- Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience managing safety performance and programs,
** WHAT WE OFFER ** 💙
🔹 A fixed salary plus annual performance bonus,
🔹Annual salary review,
🔹 Company Car
🔹 Private Health insurance,
🔹 Meal Ticket
🔹 Flexible Working of hybrid model,
🔹Opportunity to take part in the Brambles share programme
🔹 Monthly Webinars around Technology, Supply Chain, Mental health, etc.
🔹 Get a referral bonus sharing the best Talent around you,
🔹 A personal growth plan with a focus on training and coaching, a place for you within an international organization where there is a family business atmosphere
Different together ♿ 🧏 👨 🦼 👩 🦳
We’re committed to being ‘Workplace Positive’. This means fostering a diverse working culture, which allows everyone to reach their fullest potential. By harnessing the power of diversity in a truly inclusive culture, we fuel innovation, growth and agility, creating an environment that welcomes people and embraces them as they are, for who they are.
Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleAdaptability, Continuous Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Empathy, Experimentation, KPI Reporting, Supply Chain Operations, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand CustomersWe 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
- Fluent in English & Greek
- Valid driver license
- 3+ years in a plant supervisory role within engineering or manufacturing
- Engineering degree and/or LEAN certification preferred
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
