Production Manager

Stirling Warrington Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,800; 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 Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a high-precision machining operation in the UK. The role involves hands-on leadership of workshop teams, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost targets across CNC milling, turning and multi-axis workstreams.

You will spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, develop machining strategies and tooling designs, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to deliver complex projects on

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a precision machining environment.
• Strong background in CNC milling/turning and multi-axis machining.
• Experience implementing Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead NPI and production process development.
• Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop and production operations within a precision machining environment.
• Drive production performance, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Oversee CNC milling, turning and multi-axis machining operations.
• Support new product introduction and process development from concept to production.
• Develop machining strategies, tooling selection and fixture design to improve productivity.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the department.
• Manage production planning, resource allocation and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to meet objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop production teams and foster a high-performing culture.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Multi-axis machining

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Process optimisation

NPI knowledge

Team management

Job description

Title: Production Manager
Location: Ruddington
Salary: £55,000 – £67,800 per annum
Benefits: Car Allowance, Company Pension, Modern Manufacturing Facility, On-Site Gym, Discounted Staff Canteen, Company Events & Socials

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production 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

For more information on the Production Manager position, contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington