Regional Operations Manager

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

This is a remote field based position that can sit anywhere within the states of California, Oregon, or Washington. This position does require up to 50% travel.

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing Equipment Pooling services to local customers by managing the operational performance of 3rd party service center & TPM sites within a defined market. Closely liaise with senior 3rd party management and lead a team of 4 CHEP operations representatives to support the CHEP supply chain strategy.

Majoy/Key Accountabilities

• Develop the operational capability of the local plant network to support customer growth and diversification of supply chain offerings

• Identify and deliver YOY supply chain cost savings in support of CHEP’s Cost Leadership strategy

• Insure management group compliance to all contractual commitments regarding health, safety & environmental standards. Actively engage 3rd party suppliers in proactively developing safety management programs in support of Brambles Zero Harm vision

• Manage and enforce quality standards at all sites to ensure local customers have an exceptional quality/service experience

• Develop, negotiate, and manage the commercial relationship with 3rd party providers

• Identify and develop alternative 3rd party providers to diversify the CHEP management group supplier base

• Coach and develop direct reports based on their performance, personal career aspirations and CHEP business needs.

• Maintain close collaboration with CHEP functional partners, including Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales

Measures

• Supply chain cost savings

• Safety targets

• Management of volume growth

• Plant performance and quality standards

• Direct report development

• Successful adoption of new supply chain customer solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business Management or similar is required.

Experience

5-7 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution experience with at least 3 years in a management capacity.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must be able to communicate with all levels of an organization, both internal and external.

• Must have demonstrated success of developing and leading cross-functional project teams that deliver cost savings.

• Must have demonstrated success in negotiating skills.

• Must be able to work independently and lead remote teams

• Must have experience of developing and successfully implementing both safety and quality management programs

• Must be willing to travel extensively and at times on short notice.

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

1 - 3 years

Remote Type

Fully Remote

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