Operations Supervisor 2nd Shift

CHEP; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 61,680 - 84,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health benefits from Day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid PPE

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Kilgore, Texas, is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift. This role is crucial for maintaining superior customer satisfaction in safety, service, and quality.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a focus on safety and operational efficiency. A competitive salary with benefits from Day 1 is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a plant supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong customer focus orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations and ensure superior customer satisfaction.
• Lead and enhance safety performance on shift.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Coaching

Communication

Data Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in operations, supply chain or equivalent

Lean & Six Sigma certification

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. You can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Our Plant Operations Supervisor on 2nd shift will support the Plant Manager in managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in safety, service, quality and cost.

Key Responsibilities

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

Shift

• Current: 4 pm – 12:30 am
• Effective April 13: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Direct Reports: 25+

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Supervise all production employees; oversee production and shipping schedules based on raw and finished goods availability.
• Provide hands‑on leadership; mentor and coach all employees; resolve employee relations issues.
• Support plant administration to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Manage cost and yield performance of the plant with the Plant Manager, aligning with the plant’s P & L.
• Support cost‑control initiatives and process control within the plant.
• Review operations activities, including local transportation, to maintain compliance with all Federal, State and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD).
• Drive safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the plant.
• Ensure consistent execution of SOPs throughout the plant in accordance with the PMS Commercial Organization and Global Supply Chain.
• Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies while maintaining critical quality and raw material utilisation standards for customer satisfaction and plant profitability.
• Ensure compliance through teamwork of all Standard Operating Procedures within the plant.
• Identify Lean opportunities to eliminate waste.
• Recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor plant staff.
• Drive efficiencies in asset utilisation through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch and driver management while meeting customer expectations.

Experience

• Prior experience in a plant supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpful.
• Strong customer focus orientation.
• Strong people‑management capability, including non‑exempt production workforce.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience managing safety performance and programs.
• Understanding of supply‑chain practices, metrics and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean Thinking concepts and practices.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to build effective teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Coaching and conflict‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

  Qualifications

  • Lean & Six Sigma certification desirable.
  • Bachelor’s in operations, supply chain or equivalent.

  What we Offer

  • Competitive pay with shift differential.
  • Benefits from Day 1.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4 %.
  • Company‑paid vision, short‑term disability and life insurance.
  • Company‑provided PPE and safety equipment.
  • Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing and more.

  Compensation Statement

  The salary range for this position is $61,680 – $84,810.

  Salary ranges are based on skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, geographic differentials and other business needs; actual amounts may differ. Other forms of compensation may accompany the base pay. Please speak to a Talent Acquisition Partner for details.

  Remote Type

  Not Remote

  Skills to Succeed in the Role

  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, Learning From Mistakes, Mathematical Literacy, Mentoring, Motivation, Prioritization, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking.

  We are an Equal‑Opportunity Employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.