CNC Production Lead: Precision Machining & NPI
Stirling Warrington
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Job summary
Stirling Warrington is seeking an experienced CNC Manager in the UK with strong leadership in precision machining. Based near Nottingham, the role oversees CNC milling, turning and multi-axis operations, drives continuous improvement and delivers complex projects within a high-precision environment.
You will lead production teams, optimise processes, manage safety, quality, cost targets and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to meet business objectives.
Qualifications
- Experience leading CNC machining operations in a precision environment.
- Strong knowledge of milling, turning and multi-axis machining.
- Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
- Proven people management with ability to develop high-performing teams.
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
- 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
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Job description
Stirling Warrington is seeking an experienced CNC Manager in the UK with strong leadership in precision machining. Based near Nottingham, the role oversees CNC milling, turning and multi-axis operations, drives continuous improvement and delivers complex projects within a high-precision environment.
You will lead production teams, optimise processes, manage safety, quality, cost targets and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to meet business objectives.
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