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.

Job Description

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.

Production Supervisor

Salary:£29,458.11 + 20% Shift Allowance = £35,349.73

Shifts: Double Days, Mon–Fri (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, weekly rotation - currently the role is only working 6am-2pm)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Asda Import Centre, Dabholm Rd, Middlesbrough, TS6 7RU (commutable from Stockton, Redcar, Hartlepool, Darlington, Sunderland & surrounding areas)

CHEP is looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor (internally known as Production Lead) to join our on-site team at Asda DC in Teesport. You’ll lead a small team, drive safety and quality, and develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This role would suit candidates who are new into their career of first line leading and wanting to develop and grow your skills in a company.

💡 Why join CHEP?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell options)
• Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
• Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
• Private healthcare & life assurance
• Wellbeing apps & employee assistance
• Retail discounts & volunteer day
• Free on-site parking
• Certified Top 17 Global Employers

🔧 What you’ll do

• Lead and coach a small team of operatives
• Drive safety, quality, and production KPIs
• Champion continuous improvement using data
• Manage shift briefs, absence, and holiday planning
• Collaborate with third-party site teams
• Deputise for the Site Lead when needed

🎯 What we’re looking for

• 2+ years in production, manufacturing, or logistics
• Experience with lean/CI and quality standards
• Organised, proactive, and a natural problem solver
• Confident communicator with leadership potential
• Comfortable using MS Office

🌍 About CHEP We move goods for the world’s biggest brands with 300M+ pallets & containers across 55+ countries. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and helping every employee thrive.

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

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.

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