CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth.
Global Head of Engineering
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Global Head of Engineering
CHEP
• Provide global technical and engineering leadership across Brambles, ensuring engineering strategy, standards, and execution are aligned to supply chain objectives, safety requirements, and sustainability goals • Develop and execute a global engineering strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, automation, and long-term cost base optimisation • Lead and inspire a diverse, multinational engineering organisation, building strong succession pipelines, capability uplift programmes, and a high-performance culture • Own and govern the global automation and “Plant of the Future” roadmap, overseeing major capital investments, technology deployments, and new facility builds • Establish and enforce global engineering standards, safety protocols, and best practices, ensuring consistent application across all regions and sites • Partner closely with Regional Supply Chain Leaders to tailor engineering solutions that meet local operational needs while maintaining global scalability and compliance • Champion safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance across all engineering activities, with a clear focus on Zero Harm outcomes • Drive sustainability outcomes through engineering innovation, including energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and environmentally responsible asset design • Provide governance over the global engineering portfolio, ensuring robust demand intake, prioritisation, and ROI-focused decision making • Act as a thought leader in digital engineering, automation, IoT, and asset management technologies to improve visibility, reliability, and performance of engineering assets • Manage and allocate the global engineering budget, with authority over major capital investments and accountability for financial discipline • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with OEMs, automation providers, and engineering service suppliers to drive innovation, performance, and value
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related discipline)
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred
- Relevant certifications in safety, project management, automation, or logistics are advantageous
- Significant senior leadership experience in engineering within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Proven delivery of large-scale, global engineering and automation programmes, including capital-intensive projects and technology transformations
- Demonstrated success in leading large, multi-site, multicultural engineering teams across international operations
- Strong experience in global governance, engineering standards, and operating models within complex regulatory environments
- Track record of building high-performing teams, developing talent, and embedding sustainable engineering capability for long-term growth
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance
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