Plant Operations Leader - Safety, Lean & P&L

CHEP USA; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP USA is seeking a seasoned Plant Leader to drive total site operations, safety, quality, and cost across a single plant. You will lead a team of hourly and salaried staff, align with cross-functional functions, and implement standard operating systems for performance.

This role emphasizes Lean/CI and P&L ownership in a high-speed, automated environment. You will manage a diverse team and partner with maintenance, quality, and logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operational

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of plant leadership experience in automated manufacturing, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Demonstrated ownership of site performance metrics.
• Strong people leadership and employee engagement capability.
• Experience leading safety, quality, cost, service, and productivity outcomes.
• Experience with leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety for all employees, contractors and visitors.
• Oversee equipment reliability and site operations for continuity and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with CHEP procedures, instructions and safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize plant performance (safety, quality, cost).
• Manage storage, stock levels and movement of materials and equipment.
• Develop plant staff and ensure performance expectations are met.
• Meet customer expectations through effective plant operations.

Skills

Plant leadership

Safety leadership

Lean/CI

P&L ownership

Data analysis

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

CHEP USA is seeking a seasoned Plant Leader to drive total site operations, safety, quality, and cost across a single plant. You will lead a team of hourly and salaried staff, align with cross-functional functions, and implement standard operating systems for performance.

This role emphasizes Lean/CI and P&L ownership in a high-speed, automated environment. You will manage a diverse team and partner with maintenance, quality, and logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operational