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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.\nWhat 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.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities May Include:\nEnsure all operational activities within the region fully comply with health, safety, and quality standards, as well as operational procedures to drive regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.\nDrive customer satisfaction by ensuring plants consistently meet service and quality standards, and foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nProvide leadership and oversight to ensure plants have the appropriate resources and focus to consistently deliver on KPIs, meeting customer satisfaction and operational goals.\nContinuously improve operational performance in key areas such as health and safety, cost management, product quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.\nAnalyze and track regional cost trends, identifying opportunities for cost efficiency and ensuring that financial performance aligns with budget targets.\nLead and implement cost-saving initiatives by recommending, analyzing, and executing efficiency improvements across the region.\nActively contribute to the development and execution of the regional supply chain strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational consistency and improvement.\nLead and mentor plant management teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, fostering a collaborative work environment, and supporting professional development.\nPosition Purpose\nLead and manage regional operations to deliver safe, efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused performance. Drive operational excellence across multiple plants, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the achievement of business, financial, and strategic objectives.\nKey Accountabilities\nStrategic Leadership\nDevelop and execute regional operational strategies aligned to business objectives.\nContribute to the development of supply chain and operational strategies.\nDrive continuous improvement, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives.\nTeam and People Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop Regional Operations and Plant Leadership teams to build a high-performance culture.\nCreate an environment of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.\nDevelop talent pipelines, succession plans, and workforce capabilities to meet current and future business needs.\nDrive performance management processes that enable clear objectives, regular feedback, and high levels of employee performance.\nLead employee and industrial relations activities, maintaining constructive relationships with employees, unions, and employee representatives.\nBuild empowered frontline teams with clear ownership for safety, quality, service, cost, and operational performance.\nSafety, Risk & Compliance\nChampion a Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.\nFulfil legal health and safety responsibilities, including statutory accountability.\nEnsure compliance with all company policies, labour legislation, and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain effective risk, security, and asset management controls.\nOperations Management\nLead the performance of multiple plants and service centres within the region.\nStrong focus on productivity improvements through engineering and maintenance best practise\nEnsure the efficient management of plant operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering.\nEnsure customer requirements are consistently met through reliable operational performance.\nLead the implementation of operational excellence best practises through effective change management\nFinancial & Resource Management\nDevelop and manage the regional operating budget.\nControl operational costs and manage budget variances.\nEnsure optimal availability and utilisation of hire equipment, raw materials, and assets.\nEvaluate and manage capital investment projects to support future growth and efficiency.\nIndustrial Relations\nMaintain constructive relationships with employees, trade unions, and employee representatives.\nLead labour negotiations and manage industrial relations matters.\nEnsure discipline, grievance, and employee relations processes are fairly and consistently applied.\nSupplier & Stakeholder Management\nDevelop and maintain effective supplier relationships.\nEnsure procurement practices support operational requirements and best practice standards.\nEngage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.\nCustomer Service Excellence\nEnsure operational performance consistently meets customer expectations.\nDrive improvements in service, quality, and responsiveness.\nSupport the development of solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.\nAsset & Infrastructure Management\nEnsure effective maintenance and utilisation of plant equipment and facilities.\nIdentify and support new facility and property development opportunities.\nProtect and optimise company assets across the region.\nKey Requirements\nBSc/B Tech Engineering\nProduction / Operations Management/Supply Chain\nExperience gained in large scale manufacturing/operational environment· \nAt least 5 years at senior management level leading teams· \nStrong Commercial and financial acumen· \nExperience in implementing world class manufacturing tools and techniques like Lean, TPM, Six Sigma\nSkills and Knowledge\nPeople Management\nComputer literacy\nOperational\nProduction\nCommercial\nSix Sigma\nLEAN\nOperational Metrics\nRemote Type\nNot RemoteSkills to succeed in the role\nChange Leadership, Coaching, Collaboration, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Self-AwarenessWe 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.\nIndividuals 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. 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