Production Lead Engineer

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leading manufacturer based in Shrewsbury is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee daily production in a high-performance environment. This role entails ensuring operational excellence, managing resources, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, excellent problem-solving skills, and is comfortable in a dynamic setting. Attractive salary of £52,750 plus benefits including company pension, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension & health cash plan

Life assurance

Tech schemes

5 weeks' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Analyse performance data for improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement enhancements.
• Manage changeovers and maintenance schedules.
• Drive quality and reduce waste.
• Coach operators and lead team performance reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Planning and organisational skills

Job description

Lead Engineer - High-Performance Manufacturing

Telford, Permanent | Full-Time | £52,750 + Excellent Benefits

Are you a driven production professional who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environments? Our client, an industry leader with cutting-edge, fully automated production lines, is seeking a Production Lead to help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The Role:

As Production Lead, you will be at the heart of daily operations — ensuring plans are executed, issues are resolved fast, and production runs at maximum efficiency. You'll collaborate with engineering, development, and management teams to keep performance high and downtime low.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production activities, ensuring resources and equipment are aligned
• Analyse short-term performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement process enhancements
• Manage changeovers, NPD integration, and equipment maintenance schedules
• Drive quality, reduce waste, and oversee line cleaning and compliance
• Develop and coach operators, lead team performance reviews, and update SOPs
• Provide hands-on support during breakdowns and technical challenges

About You:

Proven experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, collaborative mindset

Confident in leading teams and influencing across departments

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Comfortable with out-of-hours availability when needed

Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) is highly desirable

Why Join?

Join a market-leading manufacturer with state-of-the-art automation

Work in a collaborative, values-driven team: Determination | Quality | Integrity | Teamwork

Excellent salary + benefits:

• Company pension & health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Tech schemes & more
• 5 weeks' holiday + 8 bank holidays (after 1 year)

A secure, growing business with truly world-class engineering facilities

Apply now to play a key role in one of the most advanced production environments in the industry