Production Lead

Production Lead

Salary: From £40,000 per year Permanent Full-Time

Location: Ellesmere

An established and highly respected engineering manufacturer based in Ellesmere is seeking an experienced Production Lead to join its operations team. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced workshop environment, responsible for driving daily production performance and maintaining high operational standards.

The Opportunity

This position will take ownership of shop floor activity, leading a team of skilled production operatives to ensure output targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to exacting quality standards. The successful candidate will play a vital role in sustaining performance levels and supporting ongoing operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, guide and motivate a team of workshop personnel

• Organise and assign daily production tasks to meet delivery deadlines

• Promote and enforce strict adherence to health and safety procedures

• Ensure all manufacturing processes meet ISO 9001 quality standards

• Conduct regular team briefings and support training initiatives

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

• Maintain a structured, organised and high-performing working environment

About You:

• Previous experience leading teams within engineering, industrial or heavy manufacturing settings

• Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams

• Solid knowledge of production workflows and quality systems, including ISO 9001

• Practical, hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety and efficiency

• Confident communicator who leads by example

What's on Offer:

• Salary from £40,000+ depending on skills and abilities

• A leadership role with direct impact on operational performance

• Stable, long-term employment within a well-established manufacturing business

• Ongoing development opportunities as the organisation continues to grow and invest

  Additional job titles/skills: Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, ISO9001, Continuous Improvement, Shop Floor Leadership

  Friendly Note : If this job is not for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

  To Apply

  This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.

  Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

  All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.

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