Production Lead
Salary: From £40,000 per year | Permanent | Full-Time
Location: Ellesmere
The Opportunity
This position will take ownership of shop floor activity, leading a team of skilled production operatives to ensure output targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to exacting quality standards. The successful candidate will play a vital role in sustaining performance levels and supporting ongoing operational improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise, guide and motivate a team of workshop personnel
* Organise and assign daily production tasks to meet delivery deadlines
* Promote and enforce strict adherence to health and safety procedures
* Ensure all manufacturing processes meet ISO 9001 quality standards
* Conduct regular team briefings and support training initiatives
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
* Maintain a structured, organised and high-performing working environment
About You
* Previous experience leading teams within engineering, industrial or heavy manufacturing settings
* Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams
* Solid knowledge of production workflows and quality systems, including ISO 9001
* Practical, hands‑on approach with a strong focus on safety and efficiency
* Confident communicator who leads by example
What's on Offer
* Salary from £40,000+ depending on skills and abilities
* A leadership role with direct impact on operational performance
* Stable, long‑term employment within a well‑established manufacturing business
* Ongoing development opportunities as the organisation continues to grow and invest
Friendly Note: If this job is not for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application online. A consultant will contact you within the next 7 days if your application is successful. If you have not been contacted within 7 days, you may not have been successful for this position, but feel free to call for discussion of similar roles.
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