CNC Manufacturing Lead - Day Shift & Process Improvement

Reed; Swinton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed are seeking an experienced CNC Manufacturing Engineer / Supervisor to join our Rotherham manufacturing site. This hands-on leadership role involves supporting day-to-day machining operations, developing processes, and leading a team of CNC and manual machinists.

You will drive continuous improvement, review CAD/CAM drawings, create CNC programs, and ensure quality, safety and on-time production. A time-served apprenticeship and leadership experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC machining experience, including milling and turning.
• Proven supervisory or team-leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming CNC machines with Fanuc and/or XYZ controls.
• Strong CAD/CAM knowledge and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of production schedules and targets on the shop floor.
• Lead, coach and support a team of CNC and manual machinists.
• Ensure operators have tools and information to complete work efficiently.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods and processes.

Skills

CNC machining

Milling

Turning

Programming CNC machines

CAD/CAM knowledge

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

6S implementation

Time-served apprenticeship

ILM qualification

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Inspection methods

Tools

Fanuc control

XYZ control

Job description

Reed are seeking an experienced CNC Manufacturing Engineer / Supervisor to join our Rotherham manufacturing site. This hands-on leadership role involves supporting day-to-day machining operations, developing processes, and leading a team of CNC and manual machinists.

You will drive continuous improvement, review CAD/CAM drawings, create CNC programs, and ensure quality, safety and on-time production. A time-served apprenticeship and leadership experience are highly valued.