Hands-On Production Manager - Precision CNC & Lean CI

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus up to 10%

Onsite café

Onsite gym

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment is helping a global precision engineering business in South Nottingham recruit an experienced Production Manager. You will lead a ~70-person shop floor, drive daily operational decisions and champion Lean/CI across the site.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong TPM, cost control and collaboration with Supply Chain. An engineering degree and Six Sigma are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Manager/Manufacturing Manager or Production Supervisor in precision engineering.
• Experience managing teams in a CNC/precision manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years' people management experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality, engineering, Lean, finance, HR and IT.
• Practical experience of Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering/Manufacturing degree advantageous but not essential.
• Six Sigma qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for production performance, ensuring quality, delivery, cost and safety targets are achieved.
• Set and monitor production goals and performance expectations.
• Maximise machine utilisation and promote a strong TPM culture.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Manage production cost centres and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across Production and other departments.
• Work closely with Supply Chain on Make vs Buy decisions.
• Support the introduction of new technologies, working with global teams where required.
• Conduct appraisals and develop talent across the production team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Continuous Improvement

People management

CNC manufacturing

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment is helping a global precision engineering business in South Nottingham recruit an experienced Production Manager. You will lead a ~70-person shop floor, drive daily operational decisions and champion Lean/CI across the site.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong TPM, cost control and collaboration with Supply Chain. An engineering degree and Six Sigma are highly advantageous.