Production Supervisor – Thurrock (RM19)
Salary: £34,172.02 + 33% shift allowance = £45,448 per year
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Nights – 12 hour shifts (6pm–6am)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Tesco Distribution Centre, Thurrock, RM19 1ND (commutable from Rainham, Dagenham, Romford, Basildon, Grays, Tilbury, Barking, Hornchurch & surrounding areas)
Why join CHEP?
* Competitive salary: £45,448 per year (inc. allowance)
* Annual bonus (typically 5% of base salary)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell days)
* Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
* Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
* Life assurance, employee assistance & wellbeing apps
* Everyday retail discounts platform
* Volunteer day
* Free on-site parking
* Private healthcare
* Certified Top 17 Global Employers
About the role
We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our on-site solution at Tesco DC in Thurrock. Internally, this role is known as a Production Lead. It’s a fantastic opportunity to step into a management role while continuing hands-on operational work. You’ll lead a team of 8 staff, 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
About CHEP
CHEP helps move goods for the world’s biggest brands with over 300 million pallets & containers across 55+ countries. We’re committed to diversity, inclusion & sustainability, ensuring every employee can bring their authentic self to work.
Apply today to join our Thurrock team at Tesco DC (easy commute from Rainham, Dagenham, Romford, Basildon, Grays, Tilbury, Barking, Hornchurch & beyond). If it’s not quite for you, feel free to share with someone who’d love it