Manufacturing / Production Lead (Engineer / Manager / Supervisor) / Worcester / £35k to 40k D.O.E

Our client is 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. They 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 Manufacturing / Production Lead 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?

They are a growing manufacturing business investing in machinery, systems, and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on how production operation develops. Due to the wide range of responsibilities, they are open to a wide range of experience and seniority. As such, the salary will be around £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.

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If you have experience in manufacturing and enjoy making things run better, we would like to hear from you.