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 May Include:
- Oversee day-to-day operations at third-party service centers and TPMs within the assigned region, ensuring full compliance with established standards, policies, and procedures across the network.
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with third-party providers, collaborating with site leadership to address operational challenges and implement improvements, including robust preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities.
- Utilize operational data and performance metrics to evaluate the health and efficiency of third-party sites, identifying opportunities for safety enhancements and recommending investments to optimize productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs across third-party locations.
- Monitor and manage service center expenditures, including tracking purchase orders, accruals, and payments, to ensure timely cost recognition and financial accuracy.
- Track and analyze Cost Per Pallet (CPP) performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing actionable recommendations to ensure cost targets are met and exceeded.
This remote role can be based anywhere in Poland and requires approximately 40% travel.
** YOUR MISSION ** – WHAT WILL YOU DO? **
- You will manage between 4 to 7 third party plant operations to ensure operational effectiveness, cost efficiency, desired quality and safety measures are met.
- Manage third parties to ensure that the production inspection and conditioning process is maintained according to CHEP quality management system & standards/criteria (SOPs).
- Measure, own and drive the production performance according to KPI’s and and proactively address any upcoming changes and challenges.
- Develop production capacity according to relevant market development.
- Ensure that all plant activity complies with current H&SE legislation and comply with CHEP safety & risk policies.
- Continuous supplier relationship management while managing escalations on service and product complaints.
- Represent the operations function and actively contribute to creation and execution of local country and commercial strategic business plan.
- Provide accurate and timely information as required.
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ** :
- Education: Bachelors/ master’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics or equivalent
- Experience working in an international matrix organisation
- Negotiation and contract background
- Experience with budget management
- Previous logistics/supply chain/distribution/shipping experience
- Polish & English language skills required.
** WHAT WE OFFER **
- Attractive base salary with annual bonus & benefits (including 3 days of paid leave for volunteering, 2 additional annual leave days - after a full calendar year, financial bonus for a two-week holiday)
- LuxMed Medical Insurance
- Company Car according to the company policy
- Multisport Card
- Meal vouchers
- Transportation allowance of 110 PLN net per month
- Employee Capital Plan
- Employee Investment Plan
- Ability to develop your skills and understanding of business in a worldwide logistics company
- Participation in worldwide projects
- Area to build your independence and own responsibilities
- Support at every stage of your career
- Independence in operating with a real impact on the organization
- We are celebrating our successes with meal vouchers and events
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics or equivalent
- Experience working in an international matrix organisation
- Negotiation and contract background
- Experience with budget management
- Previous logistics, supply chain, distribution or shipping experience
- Polish and English language skills
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40%
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.
CHEP Insights
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.
