Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Company: CHEP
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Are you ready to be part of a team that values
safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being?
CHEP is looking for a motivated Plant Operations Supervisor - 2nd
Shift to join our team in Wilmington, MA. Key Responsibilities May
Include: Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and
guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and
fostering a positive and productive work environment. Lead and
enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety
culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation
programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Manage shift
maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in
coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted
plant operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives on
shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality,
and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations. Monitor and
manage the plant's operational costs and yield, working closely
with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to
the overall plant objectives. Address performance and attendance
matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff
meet operational expectations. Ensure full compliance with CHEP
procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed
accurately and in line with company standards and operational
goals. As a Plant Operations Supervisor, you will be 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. 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 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 Experience – What you will bring Standard shift schedule:
3:00PM-12:00AM M-F Extended OT hours as business needs arise) ·
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 · Demonstrated success in
delivering strong employee relations · Demonstrated ability to work
cross-functionally · Experience managing safety performance and
programs · Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics and
data analysis · Familiarity with Lean Thinking concepts and
practices Skills & Knowledge · Ability to build effective teams ·
Problem solving and critical thinking skills · Coaching and
Conflict Management Skills · Excellent Communication skills ·
Project Management skills · Computer Skills · Ability to delegate
effectively Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred What we
Offer: · Competitive Pay bonus · Benefits Day 1! · 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! Remote Type Not Remote Skills to succeed
in the role 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.
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