An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Lead to join our Coventry site. This role will be responsible for one of our fastest growing sites.
As a Production Lead, here’s an idea of what you will be doing:
1. Oversee day-to-day operations of the production area, ensuring efficient output in line with delivery, quality, and safety expectations.
2. Plan and coordinate shift activities to maintain optimal staffing and resource usage in response to changing production demands.
3. Monitor production metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to achieve KPI targets.
4. Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments and leading by example in safe working practices.
5. Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce.
6. Conduct regular team meetings, briefings, and 1:1s to communicate targets, capture feedback, and drive engagement.
7. Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and support process improvements.
8. Lead and participate in CI/LEAN initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve workflow.
9. Maintain accurate records of output, attendance, and performance; prepare reports for senior leadership as required.
10. Support the Coventry Site Manager in delivering wider operational goals and contribute to site-wide initiatives.
What we need from you:
1. A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing supervisory or team leadership role is essential.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
3. Demonstrable experience in driving process improvements, efficiency gains, and quality initiatives using LEAN methodologies or similar continuous improvement frameworks.
4. Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
5. Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop multi-skilled teams.
In this fast-paced environment you’ll need to be strategically minded, as well as being responsive to change. You’ll have the drive and assertion to look for opportunities and inspire change to continuously improve our processes.
We understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, and with this in mind, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued and comfortable to be their true self. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please make us aware.
Apply for the Production Lead role here.
Everyone who applies will receive a response.
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