Shift Lead Warehouse WKND- Cowpens, SC

CHEP•Cowpens, SC

26d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Ready to level up your manufacturing leadership career? If you thrive in fast‑paced manufacturing environments, enjoy leading teams, and are eager to grow your leadership impact, this opportunity in COWPENS, SC is for you. As a Shift Lead, you’ll be at the center of plant operations, partnering closely with Plant Leadership to drive results and keep the operation performing at its best. You’ll lead teams through an assigned shift, make real‑time decisions, and play a vital role in delivering exceptional performance day after day. If you’re ready for a hands‑on leadership role where your decisions matter and your career can grow, this could be your next great move. Key Responsibilities May Include: Lead by example within the assigned functional area, offering guidance and support to peers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production operations. Actively support production activities, stepping in during shifts or breaks to maintain workflow and operational continuity. Collaborate with plant administration to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, promoting consistency and operational compliance. Assist Plant leadership in enforcing policies and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure operational efficiency. Act as the subject matter expert for specialized areas, such as forklift operations, pallet sorting, or repair lines, providing expertise and ensuring best practices are followed. Fulfill assigned production duties, ensuring quality and efficiency in line with plant performance goals. What You Will Do: Major/Key Accountabilities Assists with supervising the work of all production employees – monitors production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods Provide hands-on peer leadership to production staff to support training and development, evaluate, motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies and procedures Enforces policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy Fills in for Operations Supervisor(s) as needed What You Will Bring: Experience Prior experience as supervisor or operations lead in a manufacturing environment preferred Skills and Knowledge Communication Skills Delegation Shift Planning Inventory Control Safety First Mindset What To Expect: Additional Site Details 3 Shifts Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:30PM 4 Direct Reports 20,000+ weekly sort of pallets Physical Requirements Lift and carry 78 lbs occasionally, less than 33% of their work shift Push and/or pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet What We Offer: Employee Package Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure Benefits Day 1! Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances 401K w/ company match (up to 4%) FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance! FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more! Remote Type Not Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, 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 [email protected]. 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 be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands. You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, take responsibility and personal accountability.

Requirements

Prior experience as supervisor or operations lead in a manufacturing environment preferred
Communication Skills
Delegation
Shift Planning
Inventory Control
Safety First Mindset
Adaptability
Computer Literacy
Data Literacy
Empathy
Experimentation
Mathematic Literacy
Scheduling
Taking Ownership
Teamwork
Understand Customers
Written Communication

Responsibilities

Lead by example within the assigned functional area, offering guidance and support to peers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production operations.
Actively support production activities, stepping in during shifts or breaks to maintain workflow and operational continuity.
Collaborate with plant administration to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, promoting consistency and operational compliance.
Assist Plant leadership in enforcing policies and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure operational efficiency.
Act as the subject matter expert for specialized areas, such as forklift operations, pallet sorting, or repair lines, providing expertise and ensuring best practices are followed.
Fulfill assigned production duties, ensuring quality and efficiency in line with plant performance goals.
Assists with supervising the work of all production employees – monitors production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
Provide hands-on peer leadership to production staff to support training and development, evaluate, motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities
Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies and procedures
Enforces policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy
Fills in for Operations Supervisor(s) as needed

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
Benefits Day 1!
Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!

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