Production Lead

Brambles; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a senior operative/Production Lead for their on-site solution at Tesco in Thurrock. This role blends hands-on operational work with a pathway into management, promoting safety and quality while leading a team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in production, logistics, or manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in lean-based/CI operational roles is advantageous.
• At least 3 years in production, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Experience in quality-focused environments with specific knowledge of quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and developing staff, driving continuous improvement.
• Owning and controlling quality-related issues and fostering a zero-harm culture.
• Monitoring safety and production KPIs, reporting plant performance.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Cross-Functional Work

Curiosity

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Initiative

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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 programs.

Job Description

We're looking for a senior operative / Production Lead to join our on-site solution at the Tesco site in Thurrock. It’s the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career into a management role. The role will include hands-on operational work with scheduled time to build your skills in management, including time working on H&S, Quality, and managerial skillsets.

CHEP manages a large pallet pool rented out to customers, with operations focused on repairing and maintaining pallets. The primary purpose of the role is to lead a shift of 11 staff over a Monday to Friday schedule, rotating 0600-1400 and 1400-2200. You’ll promote continuous improvement, safety, and quality metrics while providing leadership to your team. You’ll also build and maintain good relations with third-party management teams on site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, developing, and coaching employees to maintain good relationships with third-party management teams.
• Driving continuous improvement through systemic change based on data and root cause analysis.
• Owning and controlling all quality-related issues on the shift.
• Fostering a zero-harm culture within the site/shift.
• Conducting tours using the 1-CHEP Management Observation Tool (MOT).
• Leading root cause analysis of incidents occurring on shift.
• Sharing knowledge across business areas and recognizing necessary change.
• Adapting and learning in new situations.
• Controlling yard and warehouse movements, delegating tasks to FLT drivers.
• Holding daily shift briefs and reporting plant KPIs.
• Monitoring and responding to safety and production KPIs promptly and effectively.
• Owning safety, quality, and production controls.
• Monitoring employee holidays and absences in accordance with company policies.
• Deputising for the Site Lead in their absence.

Requirements include:

• Experience in lean-based/CI operational roles is advantageous.
• At least 3 years in production, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Experience in quality-focused environments and familiarity with quality standards.
• Success working within a matrix structure.
• Strong numerical and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and persistent.
• Good coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Leadership, project management, and change management capabilities.

Remote Type: Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role: Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and fair treatment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.