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 toestablishedpolicies.
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, tomaintaincompliance with all Federal,Stateand local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)
Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the Plant
Ensure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plantin accordance withthe 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
Demonstratedsuccess in delivering strong employee relations
Demonstratedability to work cross-functionally
Experience managing safety performance and programs
Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics and data analysiso
Familiarity with Lean Thinking concepts and practices
Skills & Knowledge
·Ability to build effective teams
·P roblem 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 lifeinsurance!
·FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
·Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcareassistance, profit sharing, and MORE!
Compensation Statement:
The salary range for this position is $61,680 to $80,000.
Salary ranges providedtake into accounta 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 helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely.
As pioneers of the sharing economy, CHEP created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. CHEP primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries.
CHEP employs approximately 13,000 people and believes in the power of collective intelligence through diversity, inclusion and teamwork. CHEP owns approximately 347 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points for global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco and Nestlé.
CHEP is part of the Brambles Group and operates in approximately 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Europe.
For more information, visit www.chep.com.
