Manufacturing / Production Lead / Engineer
7 days ago
Worcester
Manufacturing / Production Lead (Engineer / Manager / Supervisor) / Worcester / £35k to 40k D.O.E We are looking for someone who can take ownership of how production operates — improving flow, managing the shop floor, and ensuring orders are delivered effectively. This is not a narrow role. We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds including Production Engineering, Production Management, or Supervisory roles. What matters most is your ability to organise, solve problems, and deliver results in a manufacturing environment. The Role You will be responsible for coordinating production activities, improving efficiency, and ensuring that works orders are delivered on time. You will play a key part in connecting planning, systems, and production execution. This is a hands-on role that combines, shop floor leadership, production scheduling, system (ERP) management, and practical problem solving. Key Responsibilities · Plan and schedule production to meet customer demand · Manage and prioritise works orders through the factory · Work closely with operators to ensure smooth daily running · Monitor machine utilisation and address downtime · Use ERP systems to track orders, materials, and progress · Ensure accurate production data and reporting · Identify and implement process improvements · Support and guide shop floor teams · Maintain high standards in paperwork and administrative duties. About You We are open to a range of experience, but you will likely have experience in one or more of the following: · Production Engineer, Production scheduler, or Production Manager · Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader · Process or Continuous Improvement role · Practical and hands-on · Organised and able to manage multiple priorities · Comfortable working between systems and shop floor · Confident using ERP systems and production data · Focused on improving how things work, not just maintaining them · A level of flexibility on shift times to provide cover and handover (some early start and/or later finishes). Desirable Experience · Experience with ERP systems and works order management · Production scheduling or planning experience · Understanding of manufacturing processes · Experience improving efficiency, flow, or output Why Join Us? We are a growing manufacturing business investing in machinery, systems, and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on how our production operation develops. Due to the wide range of responsibilities, we are open to a wide range of experience and seniority. As such, the salary will be around £35,000 to £40,000 per annum. Apply If you have experience in manufacturing and enjoy making things run better, we would like to hear from you TPBN1_UKTJ