CNC Manager

Title:CNC Manager
Location: Ruddington
Salary: £55,000 - £67,800 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