Production Manager

Resource Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Poole is seeking a Production Manager to oversee CNC machining operations and drive production targets. This role involves managing a team of 35 staff and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have experience in CNC machining, strong leadership skills, and a good understanding of quality assurance. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum. The role provides an excellent opportunity to impact the future of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or operating CNC machining operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop staff.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Strong planning and prioritising abilities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule CNC machining operations.
• Drive production targets and manage KPIs.
• Maximise manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure quality and compliance of all products.
• Support new product development and process optimisation.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff.

Skills

Knowledge of CNC machining operations

Leadership and staff development experience

Strong communication skills

Planning and prioritisation abilities

Understanding of quality assurance

Job description

Production Manager

Job Location: Poole, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, Depending on level of experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm & Friday 8.30am - 2.00pm

We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join a thriving, privately owned manufacturing business with over 50 years of success in precision engineering. Supplying high‑quality machined components and ancillaries across diverse industrial sectors, where they have long term customer relationships.

As Production Manager, you'll lead a team of around 35 staff across the shop floor, production planning, and engineering. You'll be the driving force behind operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule CNC machining operations (Turners & Millers)


• Drive production targets and manage KPIs


• Maximise efficiency and productivity across manufacturing


• Ensure quality and compliance of all products


• Support new product development and process optimisation


• Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives


• Promote a strong health & safety culture


• Recruit, train, and mentor staff

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CNC machining operations either through management or as an operator


• Proven leadership and staff development experience either as a manager or a supervisor, team leader and now wanting to take the reigns as the manager


• Strong communication and team‑building skills


• Excellent planning and prioritisation abilities


• Good understanding of quality assurance and compliance in manufacturing

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a respected manufacturer. You'll have the autonomy to develop production processes, develop your team, and make a real impact on the future of the business.

For more information on this position, please call our recruitment team directly on (phone number removed) or by emailing your CV.

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

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