CNC Manager

Stirling Warrington Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Modern Manufacturing Facility

On-Site Gym

Discounted Staff Canteen

Company Events & Socials

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Ltd in the Nottingham area is seeking an experienced CNC Manager to lead our precision machining operations. The role is hands-on, directing skilled teams and driving continuous improvement to meet delivery and quality targets.

Based in Ruddington, the position offers a salary of £55,000 to £67,800 per year, with a modern manufacturing facility and onsite gym. You will partner with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to deliver complex projects and develop a high-performing

Qualifications

• Production Manager role in precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong CNC machining knowledge including milling and turning.
• Experience leading lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop and production operations in a precision machining environment.
• Drive performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Oversee CNC milling, turning and multi-axis operations.
• Support new product introduction from concept to production.
• Develop machining strategies, tooling choices and fixtures to improve productivity.
• Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement across the department.
• Manage production planning and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
• Coach and develop production teams to maintain high performance.

Skills

CNC machining leadership

People management

Lean Manufacturing

Process optimisation

NPI / new product introduction

Job description

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