Technical Production Lead - Manufacturing

Autosmart International; Lichfield, Burntwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Lichfield is seeking a Technical Production Lead to enhance productivity across the filling team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will oversee daily tasks, mentor operatives, and ensure equipment efficiency. The ideal candidate has robust experience in automated environments, emphasizing teamwork and proactive problem-solving. This role not only offers competitive pay but also various benefits like private healthcare and a generous pension scheme. Apply today to join a successful, stable company.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance at three times salary

Employee assistance programme

Staff purchase scheme for products

Qualifications

• Experience in automated manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to motivate and train a team effectively.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate tasks to meet production objectives.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns in real-time.
• Document maintenance and production records.

Skills

Excellent communication and rapport building skills

Experience working within an automated manufacturing environment

Ability to lead and coach a team

Demonstrable experience of machine operation

Hands-on attitude

Proactive approach to tasks

Strong IT skills with ERP systems

Tools

IFS ERP system

Job description

Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story. The market‑leader in our sector and recently shortlisted for Staffordshire large business of the year 2025, we have invested over £35 million in a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art, manufacturing hub. As part of this investment, we are excited to be recruiting for an experienced, hands‑on, Technical Production Lead to drive productivity and process efficiency across our filling team.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will use your previous production experience, ideally gained within an automated environment, to guide and coach filling team operatives to meet daily production objectives. Responsible for daily allocation of tasks, monitoring individual and team progress against the daily production plan, and implementing corrective actions where needed, your expertise will minimise downtime and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets. Your automated production knowledge, combined with a hands‑on approach, will enable you to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot breakdowns in real‑time, escalating to the Production Supervisor as appropriate.

We Offer

• A salary of up to £34,000 once fully trained and demonstrating consistent levels of excellence
• Day shift, working Monday to Friday – 7.30am to 4.00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A tailored training programme
• Non‑contributory; private health care
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance at three times salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff purchase scheme – take home products for FREE

Our Technical Production Lead Will

• Coordinate and allocate tasks within the filling area to meet production objectives
• Motivate, coach and train filling operatives in production best practice, providing clear‑sighted performance feedback as part of the coaching process
• In real‑time, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, suggesting and implementing corrective actions, and know when to elevate to the Production Supervisor
• Complete documentation, including logbooks, maintenance, cleaning records, batch production, control records and risk assessments
• Take ownership of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) and 5s visual management standards within designated area
• Identify and complete lean six sigma improvement projects as required
• Cover for Technical Team Leaders across other areas of production in line with business needs

You Bring

• Excellent communication and rapport building skills
• Experience working within an automated manufacturing environment
• The ability to lead and coach a team within an automated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable experience of machine operation, fault‑finding and repair
• A motivated, hands‑on, can‑do attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities and a keen eye for process improvement opportunities
• Strong IT skills, including working with ERP systems (we use IFS)

If you are looking for a varied and pacey role, in a stable, market leading business, where you can develop and utilise your existing skills, and make a difference from day one, apply today.

Please note, this role is initially based at our Head Office in Shenstone, Lichfield, with frequent travel to our Burntwood operations site for training purposes. This role will be permanently relocated to Burntwood within the next 2 years.