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Production Lead
Job Posted: 11 minutes ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Production Lead – Food Manufacturing
£45,000–£50,000
Telford
(Monday–Friday, 9–5 Flex)
Are you a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? We’re hiring a Production Lead for a high-performing food manufacturing site that’s driving innovation with world-class automation and next-gen production lines.
In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee fast-paced, high-pressure operations – balancing daily production plans, troubleshooting issues on the fly, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive on solving problems, leading from the front, and working with cutting-edge technology, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You’ll Do:
Lead daily production operations, ensuring resource and equipment readiness.
Analyse performance data (24–72 hrs) to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.
Troubleshoot equipment and production issues, keeping lines running smoothly.
Champion quality, safety, and compliance across all processes.
Chair development meetings, support new product trials and changeovers.
Mentor operators and support their development through ongoing training.
Lead and support continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
Ensure SOPs, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met.
What You’ll Need:
Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment (food/FMCG preferred).
Strong production troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
Confidence in analysing performance metrics and data trends.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and NPD teams.
Comfortable leading projects and taking ownership of performance outcomes.
A drive to improve, innovate, and never accept “good enough.”
What’s in It for You:
£45,000–£50,000 salary (based on experience)
40 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Flexibility built in
Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Tech Schemes & more
5 weeks holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (after first year)
Work with state-of-the-art, automated production lines – among the most advanced in the world
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