Regional Plant Manager

CHEP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits Day 1

Temporary housing

401K with company match

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Remote work

Job summary

CHEP is seeking an experienced Plant/Site Leader to drive performance across safety, quality, and cost. You will lead a cross-functional team, manage a full plant P&L, and execute 90-day plans to align with network priorities. Occasional relocations and 75% travel within the U.S. may be required.

The role demands strong leadership, Lean expertise, and a proven track record in turning around underperforming sites while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in Plant/Site Leader roles in manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Experience leading high performing teams with proven turnaround capability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall site performance across production, safety, cost, quality, and service.
• Plan first 90 days to translate network priorities into plant execution.
• Stabilize operations and drive CI, safety, and productivity improvements.

Skills

Change Leadership

Lean

Operational Excellence

Coaching

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Literacy

Delegation

Disruptive Thinking

Inclusive Leadership

Customer Centric Teams

Mentorship

Motivating Teams

Prioritization

Scheduling

Self-Awareness

Written Communication

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 DescriptionThis is a unique opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to step into challenging and rewarding assignments, from stabilizing operations and leading site transformations to supporting new facility startups and major business initiatives. If you excel in change leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering results, we want to hear from you.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.This position is responsible for rapid, high impact leadership intervention to stabilize operations, cover vacancies, or drive turnaround.What You Will DoMajor/Key Accountabilities:Full site leadership (production, safety, cost, quality, service)First 90-day execution planning and translating network priorities into plant executionDeployable to any plant within US Service Center Network for months at a timePossible short-term assignments and scenarios include, but not limited to:Open plant leadership vacanciesAutomation implementationsUnderperforming or turnaround sitesTransitions / conversionsM&A site integration, startups or closuresNew leader supportHypercare supportStep into site leadership immediately and lead turnaround or underperforming interventionsStabilize operations and improve KPIs quicklyCoach site leadership teams while driving CI and turnaround initiativesSupport Site openings, conversations and transformationsFill leadership gaps (PM or Operational Supervisors)Prepare site for permanent PM PlacementOwn full plant P&LWhat You Will BringExperience:7 to 10 years’ experience in Plant/Site Leader roles in manufacturing or similar production environmentProven ability to run stable, performing siteStrong people leader with consistent execution and historyContinuous Improvement/Lean and operational excellence experience strongly preferredBachelor’s degree strongly preferredSkills and Knowledge:Deep operational execution experienceRapid Situational assessment abilityStrong turnaround skillsHigh mobility and travel flexibilityStrong turnaround and crisis leadership capabilityAbility to establish credibility quicklyComfortable operating in ambiguity and complex situationsWhat To ExpectAdditional Details:Ability to lead a team of both hourly and salaried staff including direct and indirect scope up to 100 employeesAbility to travel up to 75% within the U.S.Willingness to be deployed with short notice and be stationed at a particular location for potentially months at a timeWhat We OfferEmployee Package:Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus StructureBenefits Day 1!Temporary housing and work-related travel expenses will be coveredPaid Time Off plus Holiday Observances401K w/ company match (up to 4%)FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipmentTuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!Remote TypeFully 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].