Salary: £30,000 per annum + 22% shift allowance (if applicable)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Shifts:
Standard: MondayThursday 6am2pm, Friday 6am1pm
Future: Rotating shifts (including 2pm10pm)
Lead Production in a High-Performance Manufacturing Environment We are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. Our client is a market leader with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.
They are now seeking a hands-on Production Group Leader to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing facility, driving results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets
Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure workflow and production schedules are maintained
Monitor and improve performance using KPIs including OEE and SQDC
Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
Ensure health & safety standards are maintained in line with site policy
Drive compliance with production planning, TPM, and MRP processes
Manage team performance, training, and development
Maintain production records, audits, and documentation accuracy
Support planning around inventory and material flow
You Will Bring Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting
Working knowledge of assembly processes and mechanical systems
Experience with KPIs (e.g. SQDC), health & safety, and quality systems
Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools (desirable)
Familiarity with supply chain coordination and MRP/ERP systems
Working Hours Standard Shift: MondayThursday 6:00am2:00pm & Friday 6:00am1:00pm
Potential Future Shift Pattern (Rotating):
Shift 1: 6am2pm (MonThurs) & 6am1pm (Fri)
Shift 2: 2pm10pm (MonThurs) & 1pm8pm (Fri)
Shift Allowance: 22% for rotating shifts
Benefits £30,000 annual salary
25 days annual leave + festive shutdown
Company bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Life assurance (4x salary)
Free onsite parking
Discounted gym membership
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Employee assistance programme (with virtual GP access)
Training and development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu vaccination & cyber security training
Cash health plan
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