Production Lead — Lean, Safety & Ops Champion

CHEP UK Ltd.; Orrell; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Weekends off (on rotating pattern)

Job summary

CHEP UK Ltd. is seeking a Production Lead for the on-site operation at H J Heinz Co. Ltd, Kitt Green, Wigan.

You will lead a small team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves hands-on supervision of daily shifts and collaboration with site leadership to deliver operational excellence. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production/manufacturing or logistics, with strong communication and lean improvement experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement exposure is advantageous.
• Strong health, safety, and quality standards understanding.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift briefs and communicate KPIs to the team.
• Supervise, coach, and develop employees to maximise performance.
• Drive a zero-harm culture, support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Own safety, quality, and production controls within your area.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Deputise for Site Lead when required.

Skills

Adaptability

Computer Literacy

Data Literacy

Empathy

Experimentation

Mathematic Literacy

Scheduling

Taking Ownership

Teamwork

Understand Customers

Written Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHEP UK Ltd. is seeking a Production Lead for the on-site operation at H J Heinz Co. Ltd, Kitt Green, Wigan.

You will lead a small team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves hands-on supervision of daily shifts and collaboration with site leadership to deliver operational excellence. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production/manufacturing or logistics, with strong communication and lean improvement experience.