Afternoon Shift Supervisor - Kemps Creek (2-10pm)

CHEP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Leadership training

Safety & wellbeing culture

Global company with local impact

Sustainability focus

Job summary

CHEP in Sydney's Kemps Creek Service Centre is seeking an engaged Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead a frontline production team on the floor, coaching and supporting them to deliver safe, high‑quality production outcomes. You'll focus on safety, engagement and performance, balance priorities, and collaborate with maintenance and HR to drive continuous improvement and a strong, inclusive culture.

Leadership and people development are central to this role, with opportunities to influence team

Qualifications

• Leadership experience leading frontline teams in a fast-paced operation.
• Proven coaching and people development capability.
• Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing performance, attendance or employee relations matters.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a frontline production team on afternoon shift on the floor.
• Create a strong safety culture so everyone goes home safe every day.
• Build team engagement, capability and performance through coaching and support.
• Drive production, quality and customer service outcomes.
• Manage shift operations, priorities and resource allocation, in partnership with HR and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Communication

Safety culture

Problem solving

Data literacy

Scheduling

Education

Leadership/Management/Operations qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

ERP/SCM software

Job description

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 DescriptionMake Your Impact with CHEPAt CHEP, we help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on the planet. As part of the Brambles group, our circular business model keeps the world's supply chains moving while reducing waste and creating more sustainable outcomes for our customers and communities. If you're passionate about leading people, building high-performing teams and making a genuine impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.The OpportunityWe're seeking an engaging and people-focused Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead our production team at our modern Kemps Creek Service Centre.This isn't a role where you'll spend your day sitting behind a desk. You'll be a visible leader on the floor, coaching, developing and supporting a team to safely deliver production outcomes while building a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. The successful leader will inherit a team with strong capability and significant opportunity to further strengthen engagement, retention and development.We're looking for a supervisor who genuinely enjoys leading people, creates an environment where team members can thrive, and brings energy, positivity and authenticity to work every day. Manufacturing experience is welcomed, but proven leadership capability is more important than industry background. If you've successfully led frontline teams in logistics, warehousing, retail, hospitality, transport, construction, aviation, healthcare or manufacturing, we'd love to talk with you.What You'll Be Responsible ForLeading and developing a frontline production team on afternoon shiftCreating a strong safety culture where everyone goes home safe every dayBuilding team engagement, capability and performance through coaching and supportDriving production, quality and customer service outcomesManaging shift operations, priorities and resource allocationSupporting continuous improvement initiatives across the sitePartnering with maintenance and operational teams to maintain efficient plant performanceManaging attendance, performance and employee relations matters in partnership with HRContributing to a culture of accountability, inclusion and operational excellenceWhat Success Looks LikeYou'll thrive in this role if you:Lead with empathy, authenticity and respectKnow how to build trust and credibility with frontline employeesHave a track record of improving team engagement and retentionAre confident having both supportive and challenging conversationsBring positive energy and resilience to your leadership approachCan balance people, safety, quality and operational prioritiesEnjoy developing others and helping people achieve their potentialLead from the floor rather than from an officeWhat You'll BringExperience leading teams in a fast-paced operational environmentDemonstrated people leadership, coaching and team development capabilityExperience managing performance, attendance or employee relations mattersStrong communication and relationship-building skillsSound problem-solving and decision-making capabilityA commitment to safety and continuous improvementCompetent computer and systems skillsQualifications in leadership, management, operations or a related field will be highly regardedWhy CHEP?Make Your ImpactWhen you join CHEP, you're joining a business that's redefining the future of supply chains through collaboration, innovation and sustainability.In return, you'll enjoy:The opportunity to lead, influence and shape team cultureCareer development and progression opportunities across CHEP and BramblesOngoing leadership development and trainingA values-driven organisation committed to safety, inclusion and wellbeingA global business with local impactThe chance to contribute to a more sustainable future through the circular economyRemote TypeNot RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleAdaptability, Adaptability, Change Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Literacy, Delegation, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mathematic Literacy, Mentoring, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking {+ 1 more}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 [e-mail].