Shift Lead- 2nd shift

CHEP•Scarborough, ME

6h•Onsite

About The Position

CHEP is a global leader in supply chain solutions, managing millions of pallets, crates, and containers worldwide. We operate in 60 countries with approximately 13,000 employees, utilizing a pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model. This role offers the opportunity to join an international organization with significant growth potential, contribute to changing how goods reach the market, and support global sustainability efforts. The position emphasizes empowerment, diversity, and work-life balance through a Hybrid Work Model. As a Shift Lead, you will be central to plant operations, partnering with Plant Leadership to drive results and ensure peak performance during your assigned shift. This hands-on leadership role involves making real-time decisions and playing a vital part in achieving exceptional performance.

Requirements

Prior experience in a supervisor or operations lead role in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Functional knowledge of forklift, pallet repair and sort operations, and quality control.
Inventory management knowledge.
Employee engagement skills.
Safety First Mindset
Communication Skills
Delegation
Shift Planning
Inventory Control
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.
Manage total plant operations for an assigned shift and deliver superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in safety, service, quality, and cost.
Direct the work of the forklift, sort, repair, and shipping and receiving functional teams across the production floor.
Supervise the work of all production employees, monitoring production and shipping schedules based on the 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.
Enforce policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy.
Fill in for Operations Supervisor(s) as needed.