Production Manager

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Yate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in Yate is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee CNC and manual machining operations. The role involves managing a skilled team, improving workflow efficiency, and ensuring quality production. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of management experience, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to improvement. The position offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, along with benefits including a company pension and onsite parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Extra holiday

Onsite parking

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Solid experience in CNC and manual machining and production management or supervision.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach to process improvement.
• At least 3 years' experience as a Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operations across CNC and manual machining.
• Managing gear cutting, finishing, and plating departments.
• Improving efficiency and workflow with planning and engineering.
• Developing a skilled team across day and split shifts.
• Leading recruitment and HR matters.
• Driving continuous improvement in quality and productivity.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Job description

Overview

Production Manager – Poole, Dorset

Salary: £45,000–£60,000

We’re working with a well-established precision engineering company that’s built its name on producing high-quality machined components for a wide range of industries. The business has a strong manufacturing setup, capable of handling everything from standard production runs to complex one-off parts made to drawing. They’re looking for a Production Manager to take charge of a busy, well-equipped workshop, overseeing CNC, XYZ-CNC, and manual machining, along with other operations. You’ll be working closely with a Production Planner, Production Engineer, and Production Supervisor to keep workflow smooth and efficient across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operations across CNC, semi-CNC, and manual machining
• Managing gear cutting, finishing, and plating departments
• Working closely with planning and engineering to improve efficiency and workflow
• Managing and developing a skilled team across day and split shifts
• Leading on recruitment and being the main point of contact for HR matters in your area
• Driving continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and team performance

Qualifications

• Solid experience in CNC and manual machining and production management or supervision
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A hands-on approach, with a genuine interest in process improvement
• Mechanical Engineering qualifications would be a bonus, but experience counts just as much
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Production Manager

What’s in it for you

• Salary between £45,000–£60,000, depending on experience
• Company pension, extra holiday, onsite parking, and regular team events
• A stable role within a company that values long-term people, not short-term fixes

If you’re a Production Manager who wants to lead from the front and keep a busy engineering workshop running like clockwork, this one’s for you.

Call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482.