Site Production Lead

Production Lead - Manufacturing

Dorset

£50 - 55k

Benefits package

We're proud to be exclusively representing a well-established and growing UK manufacturing business in the search for an experienced Production Lead. Our client has entrusted us with this key appointment, giving you the opportunity to join a business that values strong leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. There is a real potential future for this role to grow even further.

Why Apply for the role of Production Lead?

This is more than just another production management role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of an entire manufacturing operation, influence business performance, and become a key member of the senior leadership team.

You'll benefit from:

• A senior leadership position with real autonomy and decision-making authority.
• The opportunity to shape site performance and drive meaningful operational improvements.
• Working for a successful manufacturer supplying complex products to prestigious customers across high-performance industries.
• A business investing in growth, innovation, and its people.
• Long-term career progression within a stable and expanding organisation.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with genuine scope to make your mark.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and overall performance of a manufacturing facility.

You'll lead production teams, coordinate with engineering, purchasing, quality, commercial and support functions, and ensure customer commitments are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic planning with operational execution and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Leading the Operation

• Taking ownership of the site's operational performance.
• Delivering products Right First Time, On Time and In Full.
• Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Resolving operational challenges and removing barriers to success.

Planning & Production Control

• Managing production schedules and capacity planning.
• Ensuring work orders are released and delivered in line with customer demand.
• Working closely with internal teams to maintain production flow.
• Identifying risks early and implementing solutions.

People Leadership

• Leading, coaching and developing production and support teams.
• Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Conducting regular performance reviews and supporting employee development.
• Ensuring teams have the resources and direction needed to succeed.

Operational Excellence

• Promoting accurate use of ERP and production systems.
• Monitoring performance through KPIs and operational reporting.
• Driving improvements in quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Supporting a proactive Health & Safety culture across the site.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Acting as the operational point of contact for customers.
• Managing delivery expectations and communicating proactively.
• Working cross-functionally to ensure customer requirements are consistently achieved.

What our client are Looking For as their new Production Lead

We're interested in speaking with experienced manufacturing leaders who can demonstrate:

• A proven background leading production or manufacturing operations.
• Strong planning, scheduling and resource management experience.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A track record of improving operational performance through data and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of operational KPIs and customer delivery.

Interested?

If you're looking for a leadership role where you'll have genuine influence, the opportunity to shape operational performance, and the backing of a business committed to growth, we'd love to hear from you.

As the recruitment partner for this appointment, we're managing the process on behalf of our client and welcome confidential conversations with suitable candidates.

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