Lead Engineer – High-Performance Manufacturing
Telford
Permanent | Full-Time | £52,750 + Excellent Benefits
Are you a driven production professional who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environments?
Our client, an industry leader with cutting-edge, fully automated production lines, is seeking a Production Lead to help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The Role:
As Production Lead, you will be at the heart of daily operations — ensuring plans are executed, issues are resolved fast, and production runs at maximum efficiency. You’ll collaborate with engineering, development, and management teams to keep performance high and downtime low.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily production activities, ensuring resources and equipment are aligned
Analyse short-term performance data to identify areas for improvement
Troubleshoot production issues and implement process enhancements
Manage changeovers, NPD integration, and equipment maintenance schedules
Drive quality, reduce waste, and oversee line cleaning and compliance
Develop and coach operators, lead team performance reviews, and update SOPs
Provide hands-on support during breakdowns and technical challenges
About You:
Proven experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, collaborative mindset
Confident in leading teams and influencing across departments
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Comfortable with out-of-hours availability when needed
Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) is highly desirable
Why Join?
Join a market-leading manufacturer with state-of-the-art automation
Work in a collaborative, values-driven team: Determination | Quality | Integrity | Teamwork
Excellent salary + benefits:
Company pension & health cash plan
Life assurance
Tech schemes & more
5 weeks’ holiday + 8 bank holidays (after 1 year)
A secure, growing business with truly world-class engineering facilities Apply now to play a key role in one of the most advanced production environments in the industry