Plant Manager

CHEP; Pendergrass (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CHEP is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a US in-house production site, driving total plant operations, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will manage budgeting, compliance, and people leadership to deliver excellence in safety, quality, and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of plant leadership, strong Lean/CI experience, and a track record of improving performance metrics through empowering teams and rigorous commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Plant leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of site performance metrics.
• Strong people leadership and employee engagement capability.
• Experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for health and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Oversee equipment reliability and site operations to ensure continuity and efficiency.
• Manage plant P&L and drive site KPIs (safety, quality, DIFOT, cost, productivity).
• Develop and lead frontline leadership teams and talent development.

Skills

Change Leadership

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Literacy

Leadership

Lean

Continuous Improvement

Scheduling

Mentorship

Written Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 DescriptionExperienced Manufacturing Leader looking for your next challenge? How about with a global supply chain company that impacts the movement of goods every single day and at one of our U.S. in-house production sites? If you're a production leader that has a trail of success with manufacturing, positive safety & quality metrics and empowering employees to perform at their very best, then here's an opportunity for you inThe Plant Manager provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure operating efficiency and the highest level of customer service. This position is responsible for managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of budgeting, compliance, safety programs, and people management.Key Responsibilities May Include:Lead and be accountable for the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring strict adherence to corporate and legislative requirements.Champion the continuous improvement of safety performance, aligned with Brambles’ Zero Harm initiative, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.In collaboration with the maintenance team oversee equipment reliability across the site ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.Ensure full compliance with all task-specific responsibilities outlined in CHEP procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols, maintaining operational consistency.Drive the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement processes to optimize plant performance in areas such as safety, quality, and cost control.Maintain site security and ensure compliance with service center requirements, including managing storage, stock levels, and movement of materials and equipment.Manage, lead, and develop plant staff, fostering accountability and ensuring that all team members meet or exceed performance expectations as outlined in job descriptions and agreements.Ensure that customer expectations, both internal and external, are consistently met or exceeded through effective management of plant operations.Ideal Candidate Profile7-10 years of Plant leadership experience in automated manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or industrial operationsBachelor’s degree preferredDemonstrated ownership of site performance metricsStrong people leadership and employee engagement capabilityExperience leading safety, quality, cost, service, and productivity outcomesExperience with leading multi-disciplinary teamsWorking knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence and ability to apply basic principles to operational executionFinancial and business acumen or the ability to understand, interpret, and use financial information and business circumstances to drive sound business decisionsMatrixed environment experience and being able to deliver results with support and alignment from other organizational functionsAbility to lead a team of both hourly and salaried staff including Direct and Indirect scope up to 300Scope/AccountabilitiesFull site leadership (production, safety, cost, quality, service)Translate network priorities into plant executionOwn plant-level performance results and leadership effectivenessKey ResponsibilitiesOwn full plant P&L and long-term performanceDeliver site KPIs (people, safety, quality, DIFOT, cost, productivity)Embed standard operation systems and processesDrive performance improvement vs. baselineBuild high-performing frontline leadership teamsDrive Lean/CI executionManage labor and capacityLead talent development and succession within siteNetworking and representing the organization within the communityEffective communication with all key stakeholdersRequired CapabilitiesStrong operational executive & P&L ownershipDeep operational execution disciplineFinancial ownership at plant levelLeadership and engagementData driven decision making and performance managementWorking knowledge of automation/engineering environmentsRemote TypeNot RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleChange Leadership, Change Management, Coaching, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Delegation, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mathematic Literacy, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Scheduling, Self-Awareness, Written CommunicationWe 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].