CNC Operations Manager
An excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machining and manufacturing operations leader with strong production planning, quality assurance, continuous improvement and team management skills.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: CNC Machine Shop Manager, Machine Shop Manager, CNC Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Production Manager
SALARY: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum + Car + Benefits
LOCATION: Worthing, West Sussex
JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a CNC Operations Manager with strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge of CNC machining processes and a proven background in manufacturing operations.
As the CNC Operations Manager you will oversee daily operations across a busy CNC machine shop, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, machine performance and customer deadlines are achieved.
The CNC Operations Manager will lead engineers, machinists and support staff, driving continuous improvement, cost control, safety compliance and efficient workflow across sales, procurement and design teams.
DUTIES
- Daily Operations: Oversee the daily running of a nine‑machine CNC machine shop to ensure efficiency, productivity and profitability
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and manage engineers, machinists and support staff
- Production Planning: Plan and optimise production schedules to meet customer deadlines
- Quality and Safety: Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations and company policies
- Machine Performance: Monitor machine performance, maintenance schedules and equipment utilisation
- Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and productivity
- Budget Management: Manage budgets, cost control and resource allocation
- Workflow Coordination: Coordinate with sales, procurement and design teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Client and Supplier Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- CNC Machining Background: Previous experience in CNC machining or manufacturing operations
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within a manufacturing, engineering or machine shop environment
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of CNC programming, tooling and machining processes
- Production Planning: Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools
- Communication Skills: Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills
- Pressure Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Commercial Awareness: Strong budget management, cost control and resource allocation capability
DESIRABLE
- Precision Manufacturing: Experience in high‑precision or high‑volume manufacturing environments
- Business Acumen: Strong financial and business acumen
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14693
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