Senior Production Engineer
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire - Site Based.
Salary: Circa £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent benefits package
Elevation Recruitment Group are excited to be supporting an industry-leading manufacturing business grow their teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, motivated Senior Production Engineer to take ownership of production processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and make a real impact on operational performance.
Why this Senior Production Engineer role is exciting:
* Lead a small team of Process Improvement Engineers that will report to you.
* Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
* Optimise production processes, introduce new technology, and implement best practices.
* Analyse data to improve quality, efficiency, and delivery.
* Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to achieve operational excellence.
* Hands-on role with real influence over processes and outcomes.
* Work for a reputable, innovative, and people-focused manufacturing business.
To apply for the Senior Production Engineer Role:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
* 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing supervisory or process improvement role.
* Lean / Six Sigma trained (Black Belt preferred).
* Strong leadership skills: coaching, motivating, and developing a team.
* Problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
* Knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation, and machinery.
* Rubber / Polymer knowledge is highly desirable
If you are a proactive, results-driven engineer looking to make a real difference in a manufacturing environment or are ready for that next step up in your career, I would love to hear from you.
Contact laurenm@elevationrecruitment.com