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

Have experience supervising a production shift in a manufacturing setting and looking for an opportunity to further develop your career? Well, we have an opening just for you in Temple, TX!

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead by example within the assigned functional area, offering guidance and support to peers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production operations.
• Actively support production activities, stepping in during shifts or breaks to maintain workflow and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with plant administration to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, promoting consistency and operational compliance.
• Assist Plant leadership in enforcing policies and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure operational efficiency.
• Act as the subject matter expert for specialized areas, such as forklift operations, pallet sorting, or repair lines, providing expertise and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Fulfill assigned production duties, ensuring quality and efficiency in line with plant performance goals.

The Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the Plant Leadership in managing total plant operations for an assigned shift and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality and cost.

What You Will Do

Major/Key Accountabilities:

• Assists with supervising the work of all production employees – monitors production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods

• Provide hands-on peer leadership to production staff to support training and development, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities

• Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies and procedures

• Enforces policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy

• Fills in for Operations Supervisor(s) as needed

What You Will Bring

Experience:

• Prior experience as supervisor or operations lead in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

• Communication Skills

• Delegation

• Shift Planning

• Inventory Control

• Safety First Mindset

What To Expect

Additional Site Details:

• This is a 2nd Shift Role (4:30pm-1:30am)

• 2-shift Operations Monday through Friday (weekends possible based on business needs)

• 40-60 employees total

• Weekly pallet production volume: 16,000+ sorts & 5,000+ repairs (could increase once new site opens)

• New site operating in May 2026!

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry 78 lbs occasionally, less than 33% of their work shift

• Push and/or pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet

What We Offer

Employee Package:

• Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure

• Benefits Day 1!

• Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances  

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