Job Advert: Production Leader (Manufacturing) Contract Type: Contract Reports To: (Production Manager) Works Alongside: 2 existing Production Leaders Pay: £40,000-£45,000 per year (£20.00 - £23.00 per hour) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift: Standard days, 8:00am start Contract Length: 6‑month contract (potential to extend) Location: Skelmersdale Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Production Leader to provide strong frontline leadership within a busy manufacturing environment. You will oversee daily operations for a team of 25-30 colleagues, ensuring smooth production flow, high engagement, safe working practices and continuous improvement. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, bring significant hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience, and proactively drive performance, efficiency and cost‑reduction activities. Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day frontline leadership and supervision of a 25-30‑person manufacturing team Ensure daily operations run smoothly with high team engagement Maintain strong focus on Health & Safety standards and compliance Drive forward‑looking improvements and operational efficiencies Support initiatives to reduce operating costs Lead and facilitate TIER 2 daily meetings, working with engineering, planning and safety teams Review ongoing activities and dis...