Production Lead Engineer

Overview

Lead Engineer - High-Performance Manufacturing, Telford. Permanent Full-Time £52,750 + Excellent Benefits

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.