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.
In this role you will lead a high-performing, diverse, and geographically dispersed team, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, IT, Quality, Health & Safety, Procurement, and global engineering teams. This role is instrumental in shaping CHEP’s “Plant of the Future” and supporting our digitization journey across both CHEP-owned and third‑party-operated facilities.
Working Location: Please note our offices will be moving from Alpharetta, GA to the Atlanta Metro area in Fall of 2026: Promenade Central, 1200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
This is not a remote position; relocation assistance will be evaluated & considered for candidates not within the greater Atlanta area.
What You’ll Do
- Provide inclusive, empowering leadership for Process Engineering, Automation, and Technical Systems teams across North America.
- Lead the full life cycle of automation and capital engineering initiatives—from concept through implementation and integration with operations.
- Foster a Zero Harm culture, ensuring all engineering and automation projects support the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
- Ensure consistent execution of automation standards across the network, while collaborating with global and regional partners.
- Guide maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, effectiveness, and sustainability while balancing cost and performance.
- Develop and champion strategies for equipment digitization, serialization, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Establish and use standardized process and equipment performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
- Strengthen technical capability across the organization through training, mentorship, and talent development programs.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations leaders to identify and deliver productivity, capacity, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with Quality and Health & Safety teams to deliver projects that enhance product quality and create safer working environments.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with equipment suppliers, engineering service providers, and third‑party operators.
- Support global standardization efforts by engaging with engineering leaders across regions.
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Structural, or a related engineering discipline.
- MBA or equivalent professional experience is a plus.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Experience
- Extensive experience in engineering, automation, and/or supply chain leadership in manufacturing or operations environments.
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex capital and automation programs.
- Experience working within matrixed, multi‑site, and geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience leading and developing large teams (this role will lead a team of ~50).
Skills & Capabilities
- Inclusive and supportive leadership style with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to confidently and collaboratively engage with senior leaders and external partners.
- A balance of strategic vision and willingness to stay connected to day‑to‑day execution.
- Expertise in capital project justification, engineering standards, and automation technologies.
- Strong financial and business acumen related to capital planning and operational performance.
- Proficiency with project management and engineering tools.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing concepts is advantageous.
Why Join CHEP
At CHEP, you’ll join a global organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful transformation, influence global standards, and shape the future of automation and engineering across North America. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and grow.
Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleCoaching, Cross-Functional Work, Disruptive Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Prioritization, Strategic ThinkingWe 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 degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Structural, or related engineering discipline
- Extensive experience in engineering, automation, and/or supply chain leadership in manufacturing or operations environments
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex capital and automation programs
- Experience working within matrixed, multi-site, and geographically dispersed teams
- Experience leading and developing large teams (~50)
- Proficiency with project management and engineering tools
- MBA or equivalent professional experience
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing concepts
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.
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