Assistant Plant Manager
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 38d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-25). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 22 Sep 2026 (9 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently just now.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
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Who may apply?
United States
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workday employer's own board first seen 9d ago · last seen just now
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The listing
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.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Ensure occupational health and safety compliance for all employees, contractors, and visitors, adhering to both corporate and legislative requirements.
- Maintain environmental compliance by working within corporate and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the site meets all environmental standards.
- In collaboration with the plant maintenance team oversee day-to-day machine operability and maintenance
- Provide effective leadership and direction to frontline managers (e.g., supervisors and team leaders), identifying training needs and supporting staff development to optimize performance.
- Ensure compliance with all operational procedures and work instructions as outlined by CHEP, maintaining consistency and adherence to standards.
- Manage workforce planning to ensure the plant is adequately staffed with appropriately trained personnel to meet production demands.
- Ensure production processes run efficiently and effectively within budgetary constraints, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing safety, quality, and cost performance across plant operations.
What You Will Do:
Major/Key Accountabilities
Supervise the work of all production employees – oversees production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
Coaching of employees that models the values and culture of the company
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 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 Commercial Organization, Global Supply Chain
Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant while maintaining critical quality and raw material utilization standards that are necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and plant profitability
Ensure compliance through teamwork for all Standard Operating Procedures within the plant
Identify Lean opportunities to effectively eliminate waste
In partnership with Plant Manager, provide leadership to Plant staff to effectively recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities
Drive efficiencies in asset utilization through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, & driver management while meeting customer expectations
What You Will Bring:
Experience
Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and/or logistics environment
Prior forklift operations experience is required
Proven track record of success and stability (1 to 3 years)
Familiarity with both OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements strongly preferred
Results-oriented and can meet deadlines and commitments
Mechanically Inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus)
P&L and budgeting experience strongly preferred
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to train people and motivate a team
Applicants need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Demonstrated solid decision making
Ability to provide new ideas - “think outside the box"
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
What To Expect:
Additional Site Details
1st and 2nd shift production
Approximately 72 employees
4 Direct reports
What We Offer:
Employee Package
Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
Benefits Day 1!
Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
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!
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.