Lead Production Engineer

Lead Production Engineer – Engineering & Manufacturing – Snodland, Kent

Are you an experienced Production Engineer looking for a role where you can drive manufacturing optimisation, lead meaningful change, and guide a high-performing team to success? If so this lead Production Engineering job from Senex Recruitment at a respected manufacturing company in Snodland, Kent is an exciting opportunity for you.

The role will continue to evolve as the company invests in new manufacturing technologies, Offering you the opportunity to expand your skill set, lead a team, implement smarter processes, and play a key role in shaping a high-performing production environment.

What you’ll do in this Lead Production Engineer job As Lead Production Engineer, you’ll lead a team of engineers and technicians working to improve output, reduce waste, and optimise production processes. You will champion continuous improvement, support investment planning, and take ownership of production documentation and procedures.

This is a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on action. You will be working collaboratively across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, H&S, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities in the include:

Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary production and process engineering team. Identifying and delivering improvement initiatives that reduce cost and lead times. Driving quality enhancements using appropriate continuous improvement techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Supporting automation, robotic and smart manufacturing upgrades. Managing change projects for new technologies, equipment, or processes. Overseeing manufacturing SOPs, documentation, andISO9001/14001 compliance. Taking part in CAPEX planning and preparing investment business cases. Ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant production environment. What you’ll bring to this Lead Production Engineer job This role is ideal for someone with a solid production or manufacturing background who enjoys leading teams and delivering operational improvements. You’ll combine strong technical knowledge with project management and leadership ability. A keen eye for quality and ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standard is vital. All the while championing manufacturing excellence and value in production.

You should have:

A degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent NVQ). Experience in leading change, managing teams, and improving manufacturing operations. Good understanding of lean principles, quality systems, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and production planning software. Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt desirable). Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach What’s on offer This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to lead real innovation and improvement in a respected UK manufacturer. You’ll enjoy a supportive working environment and the chance to influence the future of production as the business adopts smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Your leadership will help shape a more agile and high-performing production environment making this a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Apply for this Lead Production Engineer job now If you’re ready to bring your production engineering expertise into a key leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Senex Recruitment to explore this exciting opportunity in Snodland, Kent.

To learn more about the role or to add a personal introduction to your application, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872.