Production Lead

A growing manufacturing business are seeking a Production Lead, that blends hands-on work with meaningful leadership, helping build advanced systems. If you enjoy keeping production running smoothly, driving continuous improvement, and setting a high-quality standard, this Production Lead opportunity is built for you.

Salary £45,000 to £55,000 dependent on experience.

What You Will Do:

• Line manage a small production team of technicians, motivating and leading by example.
• Set up BOMs and manage production workflows within the MRP system to support predictable output.
• Complete high-quality mechanical and electrical assembly, including wiring looms and crimping.
• Carry out inline and end-of-line testing for advanced electrical and electronic systems.
• Maintain precise production records for traceability, performance monitoring, and compliance.
• Set, monitor, and act on KPIs, applying lean methods to stabilise quality and optimise operations.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong production leadership skills.
• Experience running end-of-line testing for electrical and electronic systems.
• Competence with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement tools for control and planning.
• Working knowledge of MRP or similar production scheduling frameworks, with the ability to create clear work instructions.
• Strong workplace health and safety awareness, alongside a disciplined approach to accurate records.

This Production Lead role sits at the heart of an innovative mission. By building robust, repeatable processes and creating an environment of continuous improvement, you will help this company strengthen operational capability, support early scaling, and deliver high-specification products with confidence.

Location:

Wellsbourne, with an on-site focus as part of a hands-on production team.