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.

Job Description

• Participate in a rotational training and development program with the focus of learning our Supply Chain Operations structure and developing leadership skills
• Areas of focus within Supply Chain: Plant Operations, Logistics, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Engineering
• Participate in projects that enhance an overall knowledge of the business
• Completion of the program will lead to long term roles as Plant Manager or other leadership positions within Plant Operations.

Plant Operations Rotation

• Gain understanding of all roles within the Plant including but not limited to: Production, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Shipping & Receiving, and Plant administration
• Extended hands-on experience leading a shift independently in the role of Shift Supervisor for a minimum of three months.
• Ability to shadow and work with Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager to learn best practices for leading a plant.

Logistics and Transportation Rotation
 

• Understand how our supply chain works with a focus on how Logistics and Transportation interact cross-functionally with Plant Operations to deliver on our customer’s expectations.
• Gain experience in booking loads, track and trace, Service Center planning, pool customers, GLID’s, Line Haul utilization, fractional pallet analysis and other key areas of the function.
   

Operational Excellence Rotation
 

• Understand the fundamentals of Lean Thinking and Six Sigma methodologies within the Supply Chain Excellence organization
• Learn to identify Value Added and Waste activities in CHEP’s Supply Chain, put in practice via leading a Kaizen workshops
• Exposure to various sites (in House and 3PLs) to identify best practices, learn to define financial benefits of projects, and apply project management fundamentals to track progress success

Engineering Rotation

• Understand engineering reliability and CapEx initiatives as it relates to Plant Operations.
• Oversee project milestones, including design reviews, SOW and CapEx creation, quoting, permitting, scheduling, equipment installation, commissioning, and stakeholder communication. Responsibilities also include tracking shipping, coordinating with teams, and ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.

Position Purpose

• Participate in a rotational training and development program with the focus of learning our Supply Chain Operations structure and developing leadership skills
• Areas of focus within Supply Chain: Plant Operations, Logistics, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Engineering
• Participate in projects that enhance an overall knowledge of the business
• Completion of the program will lead to long term roles as Plant Manager or other leadership positions within Plant Operations.

Major/Key Accountabilities
Plant Operations Rotation

• Gain understanding of all roles within the Plant including but not limited to: Production, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Shipping & Receiving, and Plant administration
• Extended hands-on experience leading a shift independently in the role of Shift Supervisor for a minimum of three months.
• Ability to shadow and work with Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager to learn best practices for leading a plant.

 

Logistics and Transportation Rotation

• Understand how our supply chain works with a focus on how Logistics and Transportation interact cross-functionally with Plant Operations to deliver on our customer’s expectations.
• Gain experience in booking loads, track and trace, Service Center planning, pool customers, GLID’s, Line Haul utilization, fractional pallet analysis and other key areas of the function.
   

Operational Excellence Rotation

• Understand the fundamentals of Lean Thinking and Six Sigma methodologies within the Supply Chain Excellence organization
• Learn to identify Value Added and Waste activities in CHEP’s Supply Chain, put in practice via leading a Kaizen workshops
• Exposure to various sites (in House and 3PLs) to identify best practices, learn to define financial benefits of projects, and apply project management fundamentals to track progress success

Engineering Rotation

• Understand engineering reliability and CapEx initiatives as it relates to Plant Operations.
• Oversee project milestones, including design reviews, SOW and CapEx creation, quoting, permitting, scheduling, equipment installation, commissioning, and stakeholder communication. Responsibilities also include tracking shipping, coordinating with teams, and ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.

Measures

• Assigned Project completion
• Successful completion of assigned tasks during rotations
• Successful completion of assigned course work

Scope

Countries :  1 (USA) 

Number of Staff (direct): 0

                            

Authority/ Decision Making

• Working in a matrix environment to ensure success of program, interacting with multiple levels of the CHEP leadership team: Territory leads, Supply Chain Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT teams

Challenges

• Work will require occasional extended hours for special projects or urgent requests
• Working autonomously and occasionally having limited access to immediate managers
• Working across different shifts may be required
• Relocation is required to begin program and potentially for placement of landing role
• Business travel is required
• Working across time zones  

Key contacts

Internal

External

All Ops functions (SVP, Directors, Managers)

Planning and Logistics (VP, Directors, Mgrs)

Other business functions such as Finance, Engineering, Automation, Procurement, Safety, HR and IT

 Plant Operations and Logistics 3rd party companies

Best Practice providers (Customers and other suppliers)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for business related degree focus
• 3 to 5 years in a relevant business discipline e.g., Industrial Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain management  
• Desirable qualifications include Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification
• Willingness to work in a geographical area assigned by the business

Experience

• Military experience as a commissioned Officers with 0-1, 0-2, or 0-3 ranking who have held a position leading enlisted personnel and are in good standing or honourably discharged
   

Skills and Knowledge

• Verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and in collaborative environments.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvement activities.
• Highly organized with time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications – Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Word.

Languages

Required: English

Desirable: Spanish

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development

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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