PRODUCTION LEAD REQUIRED IN TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE Do you have experience working with the Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, FMCG or Manufacturing Industry, and are you looking for a new permanent job? We are proud to be working with a leading food manufacturing business in Telford to help them recruit a Production Lead on a straight permanent basis, this business are increasing their production capacity by adding in 2 new production lines, and they are looking to hire permanent staff between now and the beginning of September. We are looking for someone who lives within a 25 mile radius of Telford, Shropshire. This role will be working Monday to Friday (39.5 hours per week), and the role comes with a starting annual salary of A GBP 50,000 per annum, which will have the opportunity to rise up to A GBP 52,000 per annum after probation. This will be a 2 stage interview process, with the first stage consisting of a numeracy and literacy assessment on site in Telford, Shropshire. This job would be a great fit for someone who has previously worked as a Production Manager, Shift Manager, Senior Production Manager, Production Operations Manager or Manufacturing Manager within the Food Manufacturing Industry. What You Will Do: * 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 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. What You Will Bring: * Experience in a fast:paced, high:pressure manufacturing environment. * Strong problem:solving skills and ability to devise logical solutions. * Leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance. * Excellent organisation, time management, and multi:tasking ability. * Knowledge of food safety and manufacturing practices (HACCP, GMP) is a plus. This role is not just about overseeing the production line but about being a pivotal part of a company that values determination, quality, integrity, and teamwork. By joining the team, youll be contributing to a culture that encourages creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement, working with state:of:the:art, fully automated machinery that is unparalleled in the world. Location: This exciting opportunity is based in Telford, Shropshire. Interested?: If youre ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Production Lead this company needs to drive their manufacturing success to new heights. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.