We’re on the lookout for a hands-on Production Lead to join a thriving engineering/manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in a senior production or team leader role who’s ready to take the next step toward Production Manager. You’ll be at the heart of production, leading a small team, planning workflow, and ensuring everything runs efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production activities (experience with MS Project or similar preferred) * Lead, motivate, and manage a hands-on production team * Act as the bridge between production, quality, and management * Troubleshoot day-to-day production challenges and implement improvements * Maintain safety and operational standards * Adopt a flexible, proactive approach to support business growth About You We’re looking for someone with a strong engineering/manufacturing background who is ready to step into a leadership role: * Hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing * Proven experience in production leadership, team supervision, or similar * Exposure to planning and scheduling within a production environment * Strong people management skills and the ability to lead by example * Flexible, problem-solving mindset with ambition to progress into Production Manager