Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading food manufacturing company in their search for a Production Lead to work in their leading facility in Telford. MUST BE HAPPY TO ATTEND PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING AT FIRST STAGE. For the successful Production Lead our client is offering; Up to £52,000 per annum DOE 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts rotating days and nights, 07:25 - 19:35/ 19:35 - 07:25 Permanent role Auto enrolment Benefits – Health Cash Plan, tech schemes and many more. Holiday pay based on average hours worked, 5 weeks & 8 Bank Hols after 1st year. Health & Life assurance As a Production Lead your responsibilities will be: Chair development meetings, collaborate on product trials, and manage changeovers. Support NPD discussions, assessing factory capability for new products. Oversee scheduled equipment maintenance and ensure optimal performance. Manage operator performance, training, and development. Write and update SOPs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Provide technical support during major breakdowns. Organise and ensure effective line cleaning to maintain product quality and safety Oversee daily production plans, ensuring equipment and resources are in place for smooth operations. Develop strategies to manage orders efficiently and solve challenges as they arise. Analyse performance data (24-72 hours) and use insights to improve processes. Troubleshoot and resolve ongoing production issues. Monitor product quality and line efficiency, implementing improvements where needed. Lead projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and production standards. Review and reduce scrap, identifying opportunities for waste reduction What our client is looking for in a Production Lead: Experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment- ESSENTIAL Strong problem-solving skills and ability to devise logical solutions - ESSENTIAL Leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance- ESSENTIAL Supervisory experience- ESSENTIAL Excellent organisation, time management, and multi-tasking ability Preparedness to be available outside regular hours when needed A collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Knowledge of food safety and manufacturing practices (HACCP, GMP)- DESIRABLE Must be happy/ be avalaible to attend a numerical and verbal reasoning test- ESSENTIAL Key skills or similar job titles; Production Supervisor, Charge Hand, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Team Leader, Section Leader, Line Leader, Production Team Leader Commutable From; Telford/Shrewsbury/Wolverhampton/Bridgnorth/Cannock/Newport/Market Drayton/Whitchurch For further information about this and other positions please apply now This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.