CNC Production Manager

Title: CNC Production Manager 
Location: Nottinghamshire 
Salary: £55,000 – £70,00 per annum 
Benefits: Car Allowance, Company Pension, Modern Manufacturing Facility, On-Site Gym, Discounted Staff Canteen, Company Events & Socials

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance engineered components. With over 15 manufacturing sites worldwide and annual revenues exceeding £400 million, the business supplies precision-engineered products into the aerospace, defence, semiconductor, energy and industrial sectors

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing production operations within a high-precision machining environment. You’ll lead skilled manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimise machining processes, and ensure the delivery of complex projects

Production Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day workshop and production operations within a precision machining environment
• Drive production performance, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are consistently achieved
• Oversee CNC machining operations including milling, turning and multi-axis machining
• Support new product introduction and process development from concept through to production
• Develop machining strategies, tooling selection and fixture design to improve productivity and efficiency
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the production department
• Manage production planning, resource allocation and operational performance
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to deliver business objectives
• Lead, coach and develop production teams, creating a positive and high-performing culture

Production Manager Experience:

• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Workshop Manager role within precision engineering
• Strong background in CNC machining with hands-on knowledge of milling, turning and multi-axis machining
• Excellent understanding of tooling, fixture design, machining strategies and process optimisation
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and production process development
• Proven people management experience with the ability to motivate, develop and lead high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Green Belt or Lean Leader certification would be advantageous

For more information on the Production Manager position, contact Sasha at Stirling Warrington on sasha@stirlingwarrington.co.uk

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