On-Site Manager

Brambles; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & annual bonus

Benefits Day 1

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Vision, short-term disability and life

PPE provided

Tuition reimbursement & parental leave

Job summary

Brambles/CHEP is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a 2‑shift, 15–20 person team at one of our customer locations. You will supervise forklift operations, drive safety culture, and coordinate maintenance while delivering efficiency and cost control.

You will partner with HR and the Plant Manager to meet performance targets, ensure compliance, and develop staff through coaching and training in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution or logistics.
• Forklift operations experience required.
• 1–3 years of proven work stability.
• Familiarity with OSHA/DOT preferred.
• Results-driven with ability to meet deadlines.
• P&L and budgeting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on leadership, mentoring, coaching and guiding employees.
• Drive safety performance on shift and promote proactive safety culture.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Manage costs and yield with Plant Manager to meet objectives.
• Address performance and attendance with HR to ensure operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with CHEP procedures and instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Adaptability

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3–5 years of equivalent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

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 Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We’re looking for a hands‑on leader to supervise operations and drive excellence at one of our customer locations.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• 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.

Position Purpose

This position is tasked with supervising and leading a crew of employees at one of our customers locations and operating a forklift. This position provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure operating efficiency and the highest level of customer service. Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and/or logistics environment is preferred.

What You Will Do

Major/Key Accountabilities:

• Coaching employees that models the values and culture of the company
• Effective communication with customers and employees
• Direct management and oversight of the CHEP Safety Program at the facility
• Ensure that all key processes – production, safety, and servicing – are understood by
• employees
• Coordinate inbound / outbound flow of product (forklifts and trucks)
• Inputting data daily / driver interactions
• Warehouse operations
• Forklift operation
• Fast-paced, high-volume productivity

What You Will Bring

Experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and/or logistics environment
• Prior forklift operations experience is required
• Proven track record of success and stability (1 to 3 years)
• Familiarity with both OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements strongly preferred
• Results‑oriented and can meet deadlines and commitments
• Mechanically Inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus)
• P&L and budgeting experience preferred

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3 – 5 years of equivalent work experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Applicants need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Demonstrated solid decision making
• Works well unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift, Saturdays, and extended hours as necessary

What To Expect

Additional Site Details:

• 2-Shift operation inside customer’s distribution center
• 15-20 total employees
• Approximately 25,000+ pallets sorted per week

What We Offer

Employee Package:

• Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
• Benefits Day 1!
• Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company‑paid vision, short‑term disability, and life insurance!
• FREE company‑provided PPE and safety equipment
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, 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.

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