Shift Lead: Warehouse Ops & Safety Champion

CHEP USA; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D after 60 days

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral & Recognition Programs

PPE provided

Job summary

CHEP USA is seeking a Shift Lead to help manage total plant operations for an assigned shift and to deliver superior customer satisfaction by driving results in safety, service, quality, and cost. The role requires hands‑on leadership of forklift, pallet repair, and sort operations, and oversight of shipping/receiving activities.

You will supervise production staff, coordinate schedules, and support training and development while upholding established policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated internally and/or externally the ability to lead others.
• Strong customer focus orientation.
• Ability to build consensus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to drive safety conscious.
• Prior experience as supervisor or operations lead in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example within the assigned functional area, offering guidance and support to peers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production operations.
• Actively support production activities, stepping in during shifts or breaks to maintain workflow and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with plant administration to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, promoting consistency and operational compliance.
• Assist Plant leadership in enforcing policies and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure operational efficiency.
• Act as the subject matter expert for specialized areas, such as forklift operations, pallet sorting, or repair lines, providing expertise and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Fulfill assigned production duties, ensuring quality and efficiency in line with plant performance goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Delegation

Shift Planning

Inventory Control

Safety First Mindset

Job description

CHEP USA is seeking a Shift Lead to help manage total plant operations for an assigned shift and to deliver superior customer satisfaction by driving results in safety, service, quality, and cost. The role requires hands‑on leadership of forklift, pallet repair, and sort operations, and oversight of shipping/receiving activities.

You will supervise production staff, coordinate schedules, and support training and development while upholding established policies.