Production Lead

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on day-to-day production activities during the evening shift, with the opportunity to build your leadership experience and progress your career within our fast-growing manufacturing operation.
• Be a visible and confident presence on the production floor, guiding and influencing others to keep the shift running safely and effectively.
• Support and coach Production Operators, helping the team stay focused on priorities and maintain high standards.
• Carry out regular production walk-arounds, proactively identifying and responding to safety, quality, process or equipment issues.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed and concerns are addressed appropriately.
• Coordinate resources and production priorities to achieve Safety, Quality, GMP, Productivity and Waste targets.
• Ensure GMP standards are maintained, including line clearance, production documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Monitor production performance and KPIs, taking ownership of issues and escalating where required.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and other teams to solve problems and drive Lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Support NPI, product trials, validations, change controls, CAPA, investigations and audits, gaining broad exposure across the manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to leading or coordinating production activities.
• A confident and proactive approach, with the ability to take the lead, influence others and build credibility on the production floor.
• Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical or another GMP/regulated manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements, including line clearance, production documentation and following procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial but is not essential - we're equally interested in people who are ready to take the next step into leadership.
• An Engineering, Science or other relevant technical qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make decisions and escalate issues when needed.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S or continuous improvement would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working an evening shift and taking responsibility for production activities during these hours.
• Motivated to develop and progress your career as our manufacturing operation continues to grow.