Production Lead

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. 

What does that mean for you? 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 and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

• →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.

• →Supervise, coach, and develop employees
• →Promote strong relationships with third-party management teams
• →Lead daily shift briefs and report KPIs
• →Drive a zero-harm culture and lead incident root cause analysis
• →Own safety, quality, and production controls
• →Monitor holiday bookings and manage absence levels
• →Conduct tours using the CHEP Management Observation Tool (MOT)
• →Delegate yard and warehouse tasks to FLT drivers
• →Champion continuous improvement through data analysis
• →Deputise for the Site Lead when required

We’re looking for a Production Lead to join our on-site solution at Tesco in Thurrock. This role is a 4-on-4-off Day shift, working from 0600-1800. It’s a fantastic opportunity to step into a management role while continuing hands-on operational work. You’ll lead a small team, drive continuous improvement, and build your skills in health & safety, quality, and leadership.

• 3+ years in production, manufacturing, or logistics
• Experience in lean/CI operational roles is a plus
• Familiarity with quality standards and matrix structures
• Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated
• Skilled in communication and problem-solving
• Proficient in MS Office
• Leadership, project management, and change capabilities