Manufacturing / Production Lead / Engineer

Company: Pioneering People
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Location: Worcester
Job Description:

Manufacturing / Production Lead (Engineer / Manager / Supervisor) / Worcester / £35k to 40k D.O.E

Our client is looking for someone who can take ownership of how production operates — improving flow, managing the shop floor, and ensuring orders are delivered effectively. This is not a narrow role. They are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds including Production Engineering, Production Management, or Supervisory roles. What matters most is your ability to organise, solve problems, and deliver results in a manufacturing environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for coordinating production activities, improving efficiency, and ensuring that works orders are delivered on time. You will play a key part in connecting planning, systems, and production execution. This is a hands-on role that combines, shop floor leadership, production scheduling, system (ERP) management, and practical problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and schedule production to meet customer demand
  • Manage and prioritise works orders through the factory
  • Work closely with operators to ensure smooth daily running
  • Monitor machine utilisation and address downtime
  • Use ERP systems to track orders, materials, and progress
  • Ensure accurate production data and reporting
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Support and guide shop floor teams
  • Maintain high standards in paperwork and administrative duties.

About You

We are open to a range of experience, but you will likely have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Production Engineer, Production scheduler, or Production Manager
  • Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader
  • Process or Continuous Improvement role
  • Practical and hands-on
  • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Comfortable working between systems and shop floor
  • Confident using ERP systems and production data
  • Focused on improving how things work, not just maintaining them
  • A level of flexibility on shift times to provide cover and handover (some early start and/or later finishes).

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with ERP systems and works order management
  • Production scheduling or planning experience
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Experience improving efficiency, flow, or output

Why Join?

They are a growing manufacturing business investing in machinery, systems, and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on how production operation develops. Due to the wide range of responsibilities, they are open to a wide range of experience and seniority. As such, the salary will be around £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.

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If you have experience in manufacturing and enjoy making things run better, we would like to hear from you.

Posted: April 7th, 2026