Technical Production Lead - Manufacturing - Shenstone

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

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing firm is seeking a Technical Production Lead in Shenstone to drive productivity and efficiency in the filling team. The role requires experience in automated manufacturing, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to improvement. This position offers a salary of up to £34,000, a comprehensive training program, and benefits including private health care and a generous pension scheme. The workplace is dynamic, pushing for excellence, and looks for motivated individuals ready to make a positive impact from day one.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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

Qualifications

• Experience working within an automated manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams effectively.
• Experience in machine operation and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate tasks within the filling area to meet production objectives.
• Motivate and train filling operatives on production best practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Document maintenance, cleaning records, and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practice and 5s standards.
• Identify and complete lean six sigma improvement projects.

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

Strong IT skills, including working with ERP systems

Hands-on, can-do attitude

Tools

ERP systems (we use IFS)

Job description

Technical Production Lead – Manufacturing

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.

What we offer:

• A salary of up to £34,000 once fully trained and demonstrating consistent levels of excellence
• Day shift, working Monday to Friday – 7.30 am to 4.00 pm
• 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

Key responsibilities:

• 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 escalate 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.

Location: Shenstone, WS14

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