Plant Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and have a strong safety-first mindset? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

CHEP is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our West Brom Service Centre Operations. This is a pivotal role where you’ll champion our culture of safety, sustainability, and customer focus while delivering strategic objectives and driving transformation across the site.

You’ll be accountable for operational performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring our plant meets and exceeds quality, efficiency, and customer expectations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence and inspire teams in a dynamic environment.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large teams in a fast-paced manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proven ability to lead safety-driven operations and knowledge of ISO standards.
• Strong track record in delivering performance KPIs and driving change in automated environments.
• Experience in applying Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to deliver strategic objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
• Experience in budget ownership, stakeholder management, and working in unionised settings.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in effective change management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability and financial acumen.

• Certified Top 17 Global Employers
• Annual bonus (typically 15%) based on company and individual performance
• Generous Share Scheme
• Private healthcare (family cover)
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• 10% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!