Production Manager

Beason Recruitment Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A sub-contract precision machining company in Coventry is seeking a skilled Production Manager to lead a team of CNC machinists. The role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring quality control, and offering technical guidance in CNC machining. Candidates should have experience in small batch machining and previous leadership roles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000 with opportunities for overtime, promoting a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

High hourly rate

Regular overtime opportunities

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator, ideally on Fanuc-controlled machines.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of tooling and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 CNC machinists.
• Support production, quality, and scheduling aspects.
• Provide technical guidance on CNC programming and machining.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Understanding of engineering drawings

Organised and proactive

Tools

CAD/CAM software (Powermill)

Job description

Production Manager - CNC Machining

Coventry £40,000-£50,000 (hourly paid overtime) Full-Time Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC machinist with leadership experience? Looking to step up or already managing and want a hands‑on role where your technical skills and people management really matter?

We’re working with a long‑established sub‑contract precision machining company in Coventry, known for high‑quality, small batch and prototype work. With steady growth and a skilled team in place, they’re now looking for a Production Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations on the shop floor keeping jobs on track, leading from the front, and driving quality.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (paid as hourly rate, able to earn overtime)
• Overtime: Available regularly, paid at enhanced rates
• Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 07:30-16:30
  • Friday: 07:30-12:30 (early finish)
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Environment: Precision sub‑contract engineering, small batch & prototype work

The Role - Production Manager

As Production Manager, you'll be:

• Leading a team of 10 CNC machinists
• Supporting and supervising all aspects of production, quality and scheduling
• Providing technical guidance on CNC programming, setting and machining
• Overseeing job priorities, workflow, and job allocation
• Liaising with management and customers to ensure accurate lead times
• Ensuring health & safety, quality control and good communication across the team
• Remaining hands‑on when needed – this is a working management role

You'll Need

• Background as a CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator ideally on Fanuc‑controlled milling machines
• Experience in small batch and prototype machining
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team lead experience (essential)
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, tooling and CAD/CAM software (Powermill experience beneficial)
• A practical, hands‑on approach and strong communication skills
• Organised, proactive, and quality‑driven

Why Apply?

• Step up into a leadership role or bring your experience into a company that values it
• High hourly rate with regular overtime for strong earning potential
• Be part of a company that values precision, skill, and a job well done
• Work with a stable team
• Early finish every Friday because work‑life balance matters

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