Assistant Plant Manager

Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being? CHEP is looking for a motivated Assistant Plant Manager (Alternate Shift Hours) to join our team in (Pendergrass, GA)!

Position Purpose

Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager to meet and exceed production targets (safety, quality, productivity) within time and budget constraints.

Provide leadership in operations, people management, resource allocation, and planning to achieve excellence in safety, quality, customer service, production, and cost efficiency.

Support the Plant Manager in managing all site-related operations and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities May Include :

• Ensure occupational health and safety compliance for all employees, contractors, and visitors, adhering to both corporate and legislative requirements.
• Maintain environmental compliance by working within corporate and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the site meets all environmental standards.
• In collaboration with the plant maintenance team oversee day-to-day machine operability and maintenance
• Provide effective leadership and direction to frontline managers (e.g., supervisors and team leaders), identifying training needs and supporting staff development to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with all operational procedures and work instructions as outlined by CHEP, maintaining consistency and adherence to standards.
• Manage workforce planning to ensure the plant is adequately staffed with appropriately trained personnel to meet production demands.
• Ensure production processes run efficiently and effectively within budgetary constraints, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing safety, quality, and cost performance across plant operations.

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