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.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- 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.
About the role
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.
What you’ll do
- 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
What we need from you
- 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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or logistics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with quality standards and matrix structures
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated
- Leadership, project management, and change capabilities
- Experience in lean or continuous improvement operational roles
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
