At CHEP Australia, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, supported and empowered to do their best work. Reporting to the Service Centre Manager, you will lead one of CHEP Australia’s largest service centres, overseeing high-volume repair, wash and retail operations delivering critical supply chain support across the region. This role plays a key leadership position onsite managing a team of 4 direct and 100+ indirect reports, ensuring production, safety, quality, cost and customer targets are consistently met while building a strong, engaged and inclusive workplace culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive and high‑performing workplace
- Leading and developing frontline leaders through coaching, mentoring and support
- Overseeing day‑to‑day production across repair, wash and retail operations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste
- Planning and resourcing effectively to meet production and service targets
- Building strong relationships across the site and broader Supply Chain teams
- Championing CHEP’s values through visible, values‑led leadership
What You Bring
- Leadership experience in manufacturing, production or industrial operations
- A genuine passion for people leadership and team development
- Proven ability to deliver safety and operational KPIs
- Confidence managing performance, safety and operational challenges
- A continuous improvement mindset with strong operational judgement
- Clear, inclusive and confident communication skills
- Formal leadership or operational qualifications (Diploma or above preferred)
- Experience managing large teams (50+ employees preferred)
- Experience in a unionised or complex workforce setting is beneficial
Why CHEP?
CHEP is part of Brambles, a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions. We offer:
- A supportive, inclusive and safety‑first culture
- Short Term Incentives (STI) for achieving business and personal objectives (15%)
- Career pathways across operations, leadership and beyond
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A workplace where diversity is valued and everyone belongs
- We actively encourage applications from women and people of all backgrounds.