Livonia, Michigan, USA
40 days ago
Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality and cost.

Shift hours: 9pm -5:30am Mon- Fri

Major/Key Accountabilities

   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  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 profitabilitySupervise 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 compliancewith all Federal, State and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the PlantEnsure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plant in accordance with the PMSCommercial Organization, Global Supply ChainDeliver 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 PlantIdentify Lean opportunities to effectively eliminate wasteIn partnership with Plant Manager, provide leadership to Plant staff to effectively recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activitiesDrive efficiencies in asset utilization through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, & driver management while meeting customer expectations.

Challenges/Problem Solving

Working independentlyWorking across and within organizational matrixProvides hands on leadership

Key contacts

Internal

Plant ManagerGeneral ManagersHRDirectors

External

Customers

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s in operations/Supply Chain or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Lean & Six Sigma certification desirable.

Experience

Essential

Prior experience in a plant supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpfulStrong customer focus orientationStrong people management capability including non-exempt production workforceDemonstrated success in delivering strong employee relationsDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionallyExperience managing safety performance and programUnderstanding of supply chain practices and metrics and data analysisFamiliarity with Lean Thinking concepts and practices

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to build effective teamsExcellent problem solving and critical thinking skillsCoaching and Conflict Management SkillsExcellent Communication skillsProject Management skillsComputer SkillsExcellent delegation skills

Preferred Education

Diploma

Preferred Level of Work Experience

1 - 3 years

Remote Type

Not 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.

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