Production Lead Engineer

Pertemps; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer in Shrewsbury is seeking a Lead Engineer to enhance production efficiency. You will manage daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-quality standards in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a strong knowledge of food safety standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £52,750 plus benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

5 weeks’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Tech schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong ability to analyze performance data and implement improvements.
• Comfortable leading teams and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities with aligned resources.
• Analyze performance data for improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and enhance processes.
• Manage changeovers and maintenance schedules.
• Drive quality and reduce waste in production.
• Provide support during breakdowns and technical challenges.

Skills

Proven experience in high-pressure manufacturing

Strong problem-solving skills

Leadership and influencing skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Job description

Overview

Lead Engineer – High-Performance Manufacturing, Telford. Permanent | Full-Time | £52,750 + Excellent Benefits

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.