Production Lead: Lean CI & Safety Champion

CHEP; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP is seeking a Production Lead to join our on-site team at Tesco in Thurrock. This 4-on-4-off day shift (0600-1800) offers a pathway into management while remaining hands-on, leading a small team and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will supervise and coach staff, build strong relationships with third-party teams, report KPIs, and champion a zero-harm culture. The role includes hands-on operations and data-driven improvements within a busy production

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Experience in lean/CI operational roles is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality standards and matrix structures.
• Leadership, project management, and change capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example within the assigned functional area, guiding peers and 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Scheduling

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CHEP is seeking a Production Lead to join our on-site team at Tesco in Thurrock. This 4-on-4-off day shift (0600-1800) offers a pathway into management while remaining hands-on, leading a small team and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will supervise and coach staff, build strong relationships with third-party teams, report KPIs, and champion a zero-harm culture. The role includes hands-on operations and data-driven improvements within a busy production