Our client, a well-established precision engineering company, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee manufacturing operations within their busy production facility. The company supplies high-quality machined components to a range of industries and prides itself on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a solid background in CNC manufacturing to play a key role in driving production performance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily production operations within the CNC machining facility.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of machinists, setters, and production staff.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer deadlines and maximise machine utilisation.
- Monitor production output, efficiency, and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to increase productivity.
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and planning teams to resolve production issues.
- Ensure all work complies with required quality standards, drawings, and specifications.
- Maintain a strong focus on health & safety across the production environment.
- Track and report on key performance indicators including output, downtime, scrap, and delivery performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role within a CNC or precision engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of CNC milling and/or turning processes.
- Experience managing production teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong organisational, planning, and leadership skills.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools is beneficial.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement practices such as Lean manufacturing is advantageous.
What Our Client Offers
- £40-45k salary
- Dayshift role
- Excellent pension scheme
- Opportunities for career progression
- A supportive and professional working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities