Production Leader in Milton Keynes

We’re on the lookout for a hands-on Production Lead to join a thriving engineering/manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in a senior production or team leader role who’s ready to take the next step toward Production Manager.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

You’ll be at the heart of production, leading a small team, planning workflow, and ensuring everything runs efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

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Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production activities (experience with MS Project or similar preferred)

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Lead, motivate, and manage a hands-on production team

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Act as the bridge between production, quality, and management

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Troubleshoot day-to-day production challenges and implement improvements

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Maintain safety and operational standards

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Adopt a flexible, proactive approach to support business growth

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong engineering/manufacturing background who is ready to step into a leadership role:

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Hands-on experience in engineering xiskglj or manufacturing

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Proven experience in production leadership, team supervision, or similar

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Exposure to planning and scheduling within a production environment

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Strong people management skills and the ability to lead by example

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Flexible, problem-solving mindset with ambition to progress into Production Manager