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Global Head of Engineering
Global Head of Engineering – Brambles
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.
About the Role
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
- Surrounded by diverse and driven professionals
- Maximise your work-life balance and flexibility with our Hybrid Work Model (for applicable positions)
Job Description
The Global Head of Engineering leads Brambles’ global engineering strategy, defining the vision for world-class pallet pooling and supply chain operations across 60+ countries. As the most senior technical leader globally, you will:
- Set the strategic technical direction for engineering, driving innovation, growth, operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.
- Partner with the Head of Global Supply Chain and regional leadership to transition toward advanced automation and "Plant of the Future" capabilities.
- Balance global standardization with regional flexibility to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and resilient engineering solutions.
- Achieve step-change improvements in asset reliability, uptime, safety performance, and cost disruption through innovation, automation, and disciplined investment governance.
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Key Accountabilities
- Provide global technical leadership for engineering strategy, standards, and execution, aligning with supply chain objectives, safety, and sustainability.
- Develop and implement a global engineering strategy supporting growth, operational excellence, automation, and cost reduction.
- Lead a multinational engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture, succession planning, and capability growth.
- Own the global automation and Plant of the Future roadmap, overseeing major capital investments, tech deployments, and new facility builds.
- Establish and enforce global engineering standards, safety protocols, and best practices across regions.
- Collaborate with Regional Supply Chain Leaders to tailor engineering solutions while maintaining compliance and scalability.
- Champion Zero Harm, risk management, and regulatory compliance while advancing sustainability through digital engineering, energy efficiency, and reduced emissions.
- Govern the engineering portfolio, ensuring ROI-driven demand intake, prioritisation, and financial discipline.
- Act as a thought leader in digital engineering, IoT, and automation to improve asset visibility, reliability, and performance.
- Manage the global engineering budget, authorising capital investments and ensuring financial accountability.
- Develop strategic partnerships with OEMs and suppliers to foster innovation and performance.
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About the Person
We seek a highly credible, visionary executive with the following qualifications:
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Credentials:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical etc.), with a Master’s/ MBA preferred.
- Certifications in safety, project management, automation, or logistics are advantageous.
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Experience & Expertise:
- Senior engineering leadership in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
- Track record delivering large-scale global automation programmes and complex capital projects.
- Proven ability to lead multicultural, multi-site teams under global governance frameworks.
- Skilled in aligning engineering standards and operating models within diverse regulatory environments.
- Strong talent development record and capability to sustain long-term growth.
Soft Skills (to Succeed in Role)
✦ Coaching & Disruptive Thinking ✦ Customer-centric culture & Enterprise Mindset ✦ Inclusive Leadership & Strategic Thinking ✦ Vision Setting & Setting Direction ✦ Organisational Change Management
(Role is fully remote.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Brambles is committed to a diverse workforce where every individual is valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote fairness, respect, and leadership potential. Misrepresented job offers or interviews (e.g., online chat requests for money) are unofficial—contact recruitment@brambles.com.
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