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Production Lead

Job in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8, England, UK
Listing for: ECS Resource Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are looking for an experienced Production Lead to join our team in Skelmersdale on a 6‑month contract. You will work alongside two other Production Leads, taking ownership of day‑to‑day operations while driving improvements across safety, quality, service, and cost.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running—an individual with strong supervisory experience and a proven background in manufacturing and production environments.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from ECS Resource Group

This range is provided by ECS Resource Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide frontline leadership and supervision to a team of 25–30 production staff.
  • Manage day‑to‑day operations to ensure targets are met across safety, quality, service, and cost.
  • Lead effective Tier‑2 daily meetings, working closely with planners, maintenance engineers, and safety personnel.
  • Collate, analyse, and submit operational reports to senior leadership.
  • Work collaboratively with other Production Leads to maintain smooth running of operations.
  • Take a forward‑looking approach to identify and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Support cost‑reduction efforts through process enhancements and best‑practice implementation.
Skills and Experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Significant experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Strong operational awareness with the ability to step in and become effective quickly.
  • Engineering, management, or supervisory qualifications are a bonus, but not essential.
  • Confident leading teams and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and reporting skills.
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing

Skelmersdale, England, United Kingdom

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