Cnc Production Manager

Stirling Warrington Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; 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 Limited is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our precision engineering team in the United Kingdom. The role is a hands-on leadership position within a high-precision CNC machining environment, delivering complex projects while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will lead skilled manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimise processes and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to achieve business

Qualifications

• Experience in Production/Manufacturing management in precision engineering.
• Hands-on CNC machining knowledge: milling, turning, multi-axis.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixture design, and process optimisation.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and production process development.
• Proven people leadership and Lean Continuous Improvement experience.
• Green Belt or Lean Leader certification advantageous.

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.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis machining

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Job description

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 experiencedProduction 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