Plant Manager

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.

• 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 optimise performance and contribute to 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.

The Plant Manager will have overall responsibility for equipment processing activities for the Plant/s under his/her control. The incumbent is responsible for developing and managing relationships with all 3rd party service providers as well as customers where onsite activities occur within their area of responsibility. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring that all Company policies and procedures (e.g., SLAs and SOPs) are adhered to and implemented by all staff and 3rd party contractors situated in his/her area of responsibility.

People and Safety
Promote and drive a culture of Zero Harm. Implement and drive the safety strategies across CHEP and TPM plants. Responsible for the GAP, SEMP and Environmental requirements and audit results. Recruit, motivate and develop subordinates and ensure a succession plan is in place. Develop a motivated and productive workforce through effective people management and communication skills. Ensure that good communications and sound relationships are maintained with all employees, shop stewards and respective unions.

Cost and Metrics
Develop, implement and manage processes to drive efficiencies and cost reductions. Manage plant costs, production, ensuring highest physical throughput meeting company objectives. Report on all Plant KPI's and compile monthly reports.

Stock Management
Responsible for the management and control of all hire stock and raw material. Highlight areas of risk and manage variances to ensure the prevention of any stock losses. Participate in regular stock audits, supervise all quarterly and annual stock count audits and resolve queries. Ensure that the area of responsibility is efficiently stocked with both hire equipment and repair material to meet customer requirements.

Quality
Develop and implement quality systems to ensure customer quality standards are met. Conduct quality audits and analyse the data to ensure corrective action is taken for poor quality and/or over repair. Follow up and resolve all customer complaints and recommend/implement solutions.

3rd Party Service Providers
Manage and assist 3rd Party Service Providers through Service Level Agreement stipulations and requirements. Effectively develop 3rd party relationships with a continuous focus on reducing costs through cooperative initiatives and amicable business negotiations. Ensure 3rd party compliance to all CHEP Operational SOPs as well as statutory requirements which includes the LRA, BCEA, EE and OHSACT.

Operational Systems
Ensure that all legal and statutory requirements (such as labour legislation) as well as Company policies and procedures applicable to the Operations function are implemented and complied with by all staff. Ensure efficient and effective operating methods (e.g., for inspection, repair, manufacture, etc.) are developed and maintained to achieve productivity, quality and cost targets.

Plant and Property Maintenance
Responsible for the overall maintenance of the plant to ensure a smooth, efficient operation of the plant and machinery at the Service Centre(s) in accordance with Company and Government Regulations and Standards. Ensure that all electrical and mechanical equipment are operating in strict accordance with Government and Company Rules and Regulations.

Countries: Eswatini and Mozambique.
Locations: 2 - 6 (including a large service centre).

• Degree or a completed diploma.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (advantageous).
• 10 years Production Management experience in a unionised environment.
• Results driven.
• Sound business and commercial acumen.
• Computer literacy (SAP, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Assertive with good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Sound people management with extensive knowledge of Industrial Relations.
• Good knowledge of OSHACT Safety legislation and procedures is essential.

• 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
• Mathematical Literacy
• Mentoring
• Motivating Teams
• Prioritization
• Scheduling
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking

CHEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 their potential. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability.

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