Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.Job DescriptionAre you a strategic thinking and influential Supply Chain/Operations leader looking to join a global ASX listed blue chip organisation and take the next step in your career?As an integral part of the APAC Supply Chain team and also as a member of the NZ Executive Leadership team, your role will be to lead business and Supply Chain strategies to meet planned/ budgeted objectives and manage resources to effectively deliver these objectives.This is a critical leadership role with high level exposure and could potentially be a great platform for rapid career growth at CHEP – locally, regionally and globally. Based at our Manukau City office, this role reports directly to the Senior Director, Supply Chain APAC, with dotted line responsibility to the Country Manager, NZ.The key responsibilities of this role include:Managing the most effective plant network and supply chain for all platforms across the New Zealand businessDelivering excellence in customer service whilst maintaining quality at the lowest cost to serveChampioning a Zero Harm and continuous improvement cultureDriving the development and implementation of technology into the NZ network to support delivery of safety, cost, quality and service goalsDeveloping talent and continually investing in people to help them maximise their potential and enable the expansion of organisational capabilityThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Logistics or a related disciplineExtensive experience in leading multi-site, large scale multi-product manufacturing or logistics operationsDemonstrated successful change management experienceExperience with unionised industrial relations would be advantageousPrevious experience with strategy development and executionCommercial experience, strong business acumen and a continuous improvement mindsetDemonstrated success in challenging and influencing senior leadersPreferred EducationBachelorsPreferred Level of Work Experience5 - 7 yearsWe 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 **********.
