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.
As a Plant Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift), you will play a key role on the Livonia leadership team, partnering with the Plant Manager to drive overall plant performance and deliver exceptional results in safety, service, quality, and cost. This role leads a team of approximately 40 employees— including forklift drivers, production associates, clerks, and technicians—while fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor. The ideal candidate is a proactive, positive leader who communicates effectively, drives accountability, and supports team development to enhance performance and morale.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
2nd shift Production hours: 3pm - 11:30pm (Expected attendance for 2:30pm leadership meetings)
Key Accountabilities – What you will do
Supervise the work of all production employees – oversees production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods.
Provide hands-on leadership as a supervisor, responsible for mentoring and coaching all employees and working through employee relations issues.
Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies.
Responsible, in consultation with Plant Manager, for the cost and yield performance of the Plant in partnership with the overall P&L of the Plant.
Support cost control initiatives and process control within the Plant.
Review operations activities, including local transportation activities, to maintain compliance with all Federal, State and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)
Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the Plant
Ensure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plant in accordance with the PMS
Experience – What you will bring
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 and metrics and data analysis o
Familiarity with Lean Thinking concepts and practices
Skills & Knowledge
· Ability to build effective teams
· Problem solving and critical thinking skills
· Coaching and Conflict Management Skills
· Excellent Communication skills
· Project Management skills
· Computer Skills
· Ability to delegate effectively
What we Offer:
· Competitive Pay w/ Shift Differential
· Benefits Day 1!
· 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
·FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
·FREE 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 to $80,000.
Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.
Not Remote
Adaptability, 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, Learn From Mistakes, Mathematic Literacy, Mentoring, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking {+ 1 more}
We 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 recruitment@brambles.com.
CHEP gestisce, mantiene, trasporta e fornisce oltre 300 milioni di prodotti per i propri clienti. I nostri pallet, contenitori, imballaggi riutilizzabili in plastica (RCP), bidoni, vassoi ed espositori di altissima qualità contribuiscono alla costruzione, alla movimentazione e al trasporto di carichi di prodotti più efficienti e sostenibili. I prodotti e i servizi CHEP svolgono un ruolo essenziale in ogni passaggio e per qualsiasi partner commerciale della filiera produttiva.
Il miglioramento della supply chain consiste in una continua ricerca condivisa dalle imprese di tutto il mondo.
I prodotti e le soluzioni proposte vi permetteranno di soddisfare i vostri obiettivi di redditività e sostenibilità senza dover scendere a compromessi. Gestiamo, manteniamo, trasportiamo e forniamo oltre 300 milioni di prodotti, condivise e riutilizzate da agricoltori, produttori, distributori e rivenditori.
Da oltre sessant’anni, offriamo ai gestori delle supply chain l’opportunità di impiegare prodotti di qualità superiore, entrare in contatto con più partner commerciali, ridurre i trasporti e gli sprechi, impiegare una quantità inferiore di risorse naturali, ridurre gli inventari e approfittare dei vantaggi in materia di efficienza offerti dalla standardizzazione.