Assistant Plant Manager II

* Lead and be accountable for the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring strict adherence to corporate and legislative requirements.
* Champion the continuous improvement of safety performance, aligned with Brambles’ Zero Harm initiative, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
* In collaboration with the maintenance team oversee equipment reliability across the site ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.
* Ensure full compliance with all task-specific responsibilities outlined in CHEP procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols, maintaining operational consistency.
* Drive the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement processes to optimize plant performance in areas such as safety, quality, and cost control.
* Maintain site security and ensure compliance with service center requirements, including managing storage, stock levels, and movement of materials and equipment.
* Manage, lead, and develop plant staff, fostering accountability and ensuring that all team members meet or exceed performance expectations as outlined in job descriptions and agreements.
* Ensure that customer expectations, both internal and external, are consistently met or exceeded through effective management of plant operations.
* Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and/or logistics environment
* Prior forklift operations experience is required
* Proven track record of success and stability (1 to 3 years)
* Familiarity with both OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements strongly preferred
* Results-oriented and can meet deadlines and commitments
* Mechanically Inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus)
* P&L and budgeting experience strongly preferred
* Ability to train people and motivate a team
* Applicants need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
* Demonstrated solid decision making
* Ability to provide new ideas - “think outside the box"
* Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
* Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
* Benefits Day 1!
* Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
* 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!
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