Production Lead (FMCG)
£45,000
4 on 4 off (2 Week Blocks Days & nights)
Telford
The Role:
Are you a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating with teams, and driving continuous improvement? If so, this is your opportunity to play a key role in our production team, ensuring efficiency, quality, and innovation in our cutting-edge facility.
What will you be doing?
1. Overseeing daily production - Ensuring resources, equipment, and processes are in place for smooth operations.
2. Managing orders efficiently - Developing strategies to meet demand while solving production challenges.
3. Driving continuous improvement - Analysing performance data and implementing efficiency gains.
4. Ensuring product quality - Monitoring line efficiency and implementing process enhancements.
5. Leading projects - Managing deadlines, changeovers, and new product development discussions.
6. Reducing waste - Identifying opportunities to cut scrap and optimize production.
What will you bring to the party?
1. Experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
2. Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach to challenges.
3. Confident communicator who can challenge and collaborate with peers and management.
4. Leadership mindset - skilled in team development and performance management.
5. Highly organized, with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
6. Flexible availability for occasional out-of-hours support.
7. Continuous improvement focus - eager to drive efficiency and innovation.
8. Food safety & manufacturing knowledge (HACCP, GMP) is a plus.
What's on offer?
1. Collaborative Culture - Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2. State-of-the-Art Technology - Work with industry-leading, fully automated machinery in a cutting-edge production facility.
3. Career Growth - Play a vital role in an expanding business with opportunities for development.
4. Competitive Salary & Benefits - Includes company pension, health cash plan, tech schemes, and more.
5. Generous Holiday Allowance - 5 weeks + 8 bank holidays after your first year.
6. Health & Life Assurance - Providing peace of mind and financial security.
What Happens Next?
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