Production Manager

KPJ Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stockport is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee operations in a busy CNC environment. The ideal candidate will have strong CNC machining experience and leadership skills to manage a multi-department team. This role offers a competitive salary of £50k-£55k, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme and an annual bonus. The position is on-site, with a Monday to Friday schedule, including early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus

Pension contribution scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery.
• Strong capability in team management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across the CNC workshop and assembly.
• Produce and optimize CNC workflows and production schedules.
• Implement quality assurance and resolve quality issues.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Leadership skills

Team management

CAM software knowledge

Lean manufacturing principles

Tools

CNC Milling Centres

CNC Lathes

Edgecam

Job description

Overview

We're hiring for a Production Manager to join a growing engineering business based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with CNC experience to take the reins of a busy, multi-department production team and play a key role in driving output, quality and process improvements across the shop floor.

What’s on offer

• £50k- £55k p/a
• Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual bonus
• Pension contribution scheme

What will you be doing as a Production Manager?

• Leading daily operations across the CNC workshop, assembly and finishing teams
• Producing and optimising CAM programs and CNC workflows
• Planning production schedules to meet demand
• Implementing quality assurance and resolving quality issues quickly
• Mentoring and motivating a team of 8+ engineers
• Championing continuous improvement and best practices
• Working closely with the engineering and procurement teams to manage inventory, tooling and process improvements
• Managing apprenticeships and supporting staff development

What do you need?

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Hands-on CNC machining experience including CNC Milling Centres, CNC Lathes and Manual Lathes
• Working knowledge of CAM software such as Edgecam (or similar)
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and ERP systems (SAP/other)

Apply

Apply today or speak with Jack Liddle at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted