Plant Operations Lead - Safety & Performance

CHEP; Tiel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP in the Netherlands is seeking an Operations Lead at our Tiel plant to drive safety, performance and continuous improvement. You will lead up to 85 colleagues, partner with the Plant Manager, and shape end-to-end operations with a focus on Zero Harm and cost-effective production.

This role blends people leadership with hands-on manufacturing excellence. You’ll coach teams, implement improvement plans, and ensure compliance with CHEP procedures across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent inexperience.
• NEBOSH Qualification or equivalent.
• Certifications or training in production management, safety, quality control, and lean manufacturing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
• Monitor and manage the plant’s operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
• Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.

Skills

People Leadership

Safety Management

Continuous Improvement

Production Process

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

English Proficiency

Cross-functional Work

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

NEBOSH Qualification

Job description

CHEP in the Netherlands is seeking an Operations Lead at our Tiel plant to drive safety, performance and continuous improvement. You will lead up to 85 colleagues, partner with the Plant Manager, and shape end-to-end operations with a focus on Zero Harm and cost-effective production.

This role blends people leadership with hands-on manufacturing excellence. You’ll coach teams, implement improvement plans, and ensure compliance with CHEP procedures across shifts.