Production Lead

ECS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Skelmersdale seeks a Production Lead for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to a team of 25-30 and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring targets in safety, quality, service, and cost are met. The role requires strong supervisory experience and a background in production environments. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000, on-site, full-time.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to hit the ground running in fast-paced environments.
• Proven background in production management.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership to a team of 25-30 production staff.
• Manage operations to meet targets in safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Lead Tier 2 daily meetings with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Title : Production Lead

Location : Skelmersdale (Full-time, On-site)

Contract : 6 Months

Salary : £40,000-£45,000 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Lead to join our team in Skelmersdale on a 6-month contract. You will work alongside two other Production Leads, taking ownership of day-to-day operations while driving improvements across safety, quality, service, and cost.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running-an individual with strong supervisory experience and a proven background in manufacturing and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership and supervision to a team of 25-30 production staff.
• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure targets are met across safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Lead effective Tier 2 daily meetings, working closely with planners, maintenance engineers, and safety personnel.

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