CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 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 Description

Position Purpose

The General Manager leads the French business to achieve financial targets and strategic objectives to ensure the future growth and prosperity of the business.

Key Accountabilities

Manage Vision & Purpose & Drive Performance

Responsible for P&L, budgeting, and strategic direction for France.Develop business strategies, identify new revenue streams, and sustain organic growth.Lead the country operation and align efforts with the European region’s objectives.

Engage People and build the Talent pipeline

Drive talent development and succession planning across all levels.Nurture our culture: Champion employee engagement and embed CHEP’s mission, vision, and values to create great place to work.Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Operations and Client Relations

Enhance Reputation: Build and maintain strong client relationships to support growth.Ensure resources are in place to meet targets and enable expansion.Collaborate on works council and union negotiations with HR.

About the PersonCare for Our Customers: Demonstrate a strong customer focus with a proven ability to drive profitable growth and build lasting relationships.​Inspire Our People: Bring extensive leadership experience, successfully managing business units with significant revenue responsibilities and motivating teams to excel.​Deliver for Brambles: Combine expertise in financial, people, commercial, and operations management with a strategic approach to driving success and implementing effective change.​Disrupt Our Model: Champion operational excellence, continuously improving efficiency and fostering innovation to adapt and evolve the business.​

Preferred Education

Not Indicated

Preferred Level of Work Experience

More than 10 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

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.