Manufacturing / Production Lead / Engineer

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

Created: 2026-04-07