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Brambles · Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
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
Key
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.
Operations Supervisor
Location
: CHEP Pontefract (WF8 4QD)
Type
: Full Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern:
Monday – Friday, rotating 2-shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)
Lead from the front and help keep our operation running safely, efficiently and effectively.
CHEP is looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor to join our Pontefract site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of production operations, ensuring safety, quality and operational targets are achieved every shift.
You'll lead a team of approximately 15 colleagues, spending the majority of your time on the shop floor supporting your team, monitoring performance, resolving operational issues and ensuring the operation runs smoothly. The role also provides valuable exposure across both production and logistics activities, helping you develop a broad operational skillset.
If you're a Supervisor, Team Leader or aspiring people manager with experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing or logistics, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
Experience leading teams within a manufacturing, production, logistics or warehouse environment.
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
Ability to coach, motivate and support frontline teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
A hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the shop floor.
Flexibility to support multiple operational areas including production and yard operations.
Key
Supervise day-to-day production and yard operations to ensure a safe, compliant and efficient working environment.
Lead, motivate and support a team of operational colleagues.
Monitor progress against production plans and take action to address any issues affecting performance.
Carry out regular safety audits, shift checks and operational inspections.
Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained and promote a zero-harm culture.
Support quality standards by ensuring correct operating procedures are followed at all times.
Work closely with engineering, operations and site support teams to resolve issues and minimise downtime.
Support absence management, return-to-work discussions and other first-line people management activities.
Ensure colleagues have the tools, equipment and resources needed to perform their roles effectively.
Maintain accurate operational records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join CHEP?
Join a global leader in supply chain solutions.
Ongoing investment in people, processes and site improvements.
What's In It For You?
Competitive salary.
Private healthcare.
Share scheme.
25 days holiday plus the option to buy and sell additional leave.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
Remote Type
Not Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication
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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Details
| Company | Brambles |
| Location | Wakefield, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |