Production Manager (CNC)

MarkDelDegan.com; Poole; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Poole is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the CNC Machine Shop. The role involves managing approximately 35 staff, ensuring high productivity and quality standards while mentoring the team. Candidates should have CNC experience, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of manufacturing compliance. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Engineer, Supervisor, or Manager within a CNC environment.
• Leadership experience with CNC Machinists (Turners & Millers).
• Knowledge of quality and compliance standards in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Prioritising, issuing, and scheduling work orders for the Machine Shop.
• Managing production targets and KPIs.
• Ensuring overall efficiency and productivity.
• Maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Identifying manufacturing needs for new and existing products.
• Implementing and maintaining best practices and continuous improvements.
• Championing health & safety policies within the Machine Shop.
• Recruiting, training, and developing staff.

Skills

CNC knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Scheduling abilities

Job description

Job Location: Poole, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Depending on level of experience

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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Poole. This privately owned company has over 50 years of experience supplying machined parts and accessories for various industrial applications.

In this role, you will oversee the CNC Machine Shop and manufacturing areas, developing the team to improve performance and ensuring the company maintains high standards while meeting customer deadlines.

We seek an individual with CNC knowledge who can mentor and lead the team to excel.

You will be responsible for approximately 35 staff across the shop floor, including production planning and engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritising, issuing, and scheduling work orders for the Machine Shop
• Managing production targets and KPIs
• Ensuring overall efficiency and productivity
• Maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Identifying manufacturing needs for new and existing products
• Implementing and maintaining best practices and continuous improvements
• Championing health & safety policies within the Machine Shop
• Recruiting, training, and developing staff

Person Specification:
Candidates should have:

• Experience as a Production Engineer, Supervisor, or Manager within a CNC environment
• Leadership experience with CNC Machinists (Turners & Millers)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong scheduling and prioritising abilities
• Knowledge of quality and compliance standards in manufacturing

If this opportunity interests you, please send your CV or contact us at 01202 686000.

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