Assistant Plant Manager

Company: CHEP
Location: Kilgore
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 Assistant Plant Manager – Join Our Leadership Team! Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge? How about joining a global supply chain company that impacts the movement of goods every single day—at one of our U.S. in-house production sites? If you’re a production leader with a proven track record in manufacturing, strong safety and quality metrics, and a passion for empowering teams to perform at their best, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Why You’ll Love This Role As Assistant Plant Manager, you’ll provide leadership, management, and vision to ensure operational excellence and outstanding customer service. You’ll play a key role in driving results, fostering an inclusive culture, and exceeding expectations in compliance, safety, and people development. 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. What You Will Do: Champion occupational health and safety for all employees, contractors, and visitors. Maintain environmental compliance and sustainability standards. Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure machine operability. Lead and develop frontline managers, supporting career growth and training opportunities for all team members . Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and cost performance. Oversee production and shipping schedules, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. Model inclusive leadership , coaching employees and promoting a culture where everyone can thrive . Support workforce planning and ensure diverse, well-trained teams . Partner with the Plant Manager on cost performance and P&L accountability What You Will Bring: Proven success in manufacturing leadership roles. Results-driven mindset with a focus on collaboration and empowerment . Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and lead with confidence. What to Expect: Overseeing operations of 2 shifts (1st/2nd) Approximately 70 onsite employees 3 Direct Reports What We Offer: Competitive pay & annual bonus structure Benefits starting Day 1 Paid time off holiday observances 401K with company match (up to 4%) Free vision, short-term disability, and life insurance Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more! A culture that supports women in leadership and career advancement Remote Type Not Remote Skills to succeed in the role Active Learning, Adaptability, Change Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Delegation, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Mathematic Literacy, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Talent Development, Written Communication 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 recruitment@brambles.com.

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