Operations Lead Greece & Balkans

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 ⚠ PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING ⚠ 🔸 Fluent English & Greek is required, 🔸 Valid driver license, 🔸 3+ years in a plant supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment **YOUR MISSION** 🚀 Leading sub-contractor plant operations across area of responsibility to ensure consistent delivery in production, quality, safety, sustainability and cost efficiency Business Excellence, delivering cost efficiency & operational effectiveness. Ensure all the Operations SOPs are implemented in all Service Centres (Handling, Storage and Inventories, Scrap, Inspection and Conditioning, subcontractor evaluation). Cost entitlement model information of fixed and variable costs (raw materials, productivity etc) Achievement of handling and production/quality capability requirements, as well as storage capacity optimisation and expansion, to support optimal plant network flow optimisation of S&OE / IBP. Sourcing and managing external collaborators as required. Drive Operational Excellence through a Lean and Continuous Improvement culture. Utilising PDCA-cycles and Value-mapping, drive problem solving, and ideation to solution. Technology & Digital, through automation and innovation Engage with Process Engineering team regarding new developments, acting as expert in the plant operation to identify risks and propose improvements in design and conditions. Ensure implementation and accomplishment of new Digital projects rolled out into the plants (COLT, Targeted & Continuous Diagnostics) supported by Central experts leads. Collaborating with SCEx/Engineering/Digital in meeting qualification and verification targets, and to improve processes in KPIs such as PR%/MTBF. Customer experience, through quality & service Audit conditions and processes as per quality management system, and products to deliver all the above accountabilities. Coordination of action plans to reduce quality complaints. Support the Global Quality team as an expert in timber products. Ensure compliance with NIMF / ISPM15 requirements, whilst optimising yields/processes Assure product availability and plant handling/turnaround performance to support DIFOT/CIFOT Customer value, supporting business growth Support Commercial teams to deliver business growth (new markets and/or new products), taking the lead of all trials to be done. Support the implementation of FMS/LMS strategic initiatives, acting as the main contact for vendors. Support PNO initiatives on possible plant relocations and/or new sites. People & Partnerships Implement good practices and behavioural changes in Subcontracted operational sites to ensure high Safety and Quality standards and autonomy. Train the plants on Standard Work and Safety procedures and audit them accordingly. Preparation of plant visits for Brambles Leadership teams, shareholders and customers. Safety & Risk mitigation Support the Global H&S team as the main contact for subcontract plants. Ensure compliance with Chep H&S& Risk Policy and run the audits related to safety procedures. Communication of Safety alerts and best practices occurred. Drive safety and risk improvement program, supporting the BCP (business continuity planning) process. Compliance to legal and regulatory requirements and information requests Decarbonisation, through sustainability enhancements Promote decarbonisation strategy and enable deployment of program through our subcontractors, including zero waste to landfill, energy monitoring, solar panels, e-flts, etc ** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**🔎 Engineering degree and/or LEAN certification is preferred, 35+ years in a plant leader/supervisory role in an engineering, manufacturing, or logistics warehousing environment. Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics, Expert people/supplier management capability (inc. non-exempt production workforce). Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally. Experience managing safety performance and programs, ** WHAT WE OFFER ** 💙 🔹 A fixed salary plus annual performance bonus, 🔹Annual salary review, 🔹 Company Car 🔹 Private Health insurance, 🔹 Meal Ticket 🔹 Flexible Working of hybrid model, 🔹Opportunity to take part in the Brambles share programme 🔹 Monthly Webinars around Technology, Supply Chain, Mental health, etc. 🔹 Get a referral bonus sharing the best Talent around you, 🔹 A personal growth plan with a focus on training and coaching, a place for you within an international organization where there is a family business atmosphere Different together ♿ 🧏 👨 🦼 👩 🦳 We’re committed to being ‘Workplace Positive’. This means fostering a diverse working culture, which allows everyone to reach their fullest potential. By harnessing the power of diversity in a truly inclusive culture, we fuel innovation, growth and agility, creating an environment that welcomes people and embraces them as they are, for who they are. Remote Type Hybrid Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Continuous Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Empathy, Experimentation, KPI Reporting, Supply Chain Operations, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers 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. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].