Manufacturing / Production Lead / Engineer

Manufacturing / Production Lead (Engineer / Manager / Supervisor) / Worcester / £35k to 40k D.O.E

Our client is looking for someone who can take ownership of how production operates - improving flow, managing the shop floor, and ensuring orders are delivered effectively. This is not a narrow role. They are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds including Production Engineering, Production Management, or Supervisory roles. What matters most is your ability to organise, solve problems, and deliver results in a manufacturing environment.

The Manufacturing / Production Lead Role

You will be responsible for coordinating production activities, improving efficiency, and ensuring that works orders are delivered on time. You will play a key part in connecting planning, systems, and production execution. This is a hands-on role that combines, shop floor leadership, production scheduling, system (ERP) management, and practical problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plan and schedule production to meet customer demand
* Manage and prioritise works orders through the factory
* Work closely with operators to ensure smooth daily running
* Monitor machine utilisation and address downtime
* Use ERP systems to track orders, materials, and progress
* Ensure accurate production data and reporting
* Identify and implement process improvements
* Support and guide shop floor teams
* Maintain high standards in paperwork and administrative duties.

About You

We are open to a range of experience, but you will likely have experience in one or more of the following:

* Production Engineer, Production scheduler, or Production Manager
* Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader
* Process or Continuous Improvement role
* Practical and hands-on
* Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
* Comfortable working between systems and shop floor
* Confident using ERP systems and production data
* Focused on improving how things work, not just maintaining them
* A level of flexibility on shift times to provide cover and handover (some early start and/or later finishes).

Desirable Experience

* Experience with ERP systems and works order management
* Production scheduling or planning experience
* Understanding of manufacturing processes
* Experience improving efficiency, flow, or output

Why Join?

They are a growing manufacturing business investing in machinery, systems, and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on how production operation develops. Due to the wide range of responsibilities, they are open to a wide range of experience and seniority. As such, the salary will be around £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.

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If you have experience in manufacturing and enjoy making things run better, we would like to hear from you.