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CNC Production Manager
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a CNC Production Manager in Bournemouth to oversee day-to-day operations, manage team performance, and implement continuous improvements. Candidates should have experience in precision engineering and a solid understanding of CNC machining. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £62,000, along with the freedom to shape departmental operations and work in a modern, tech-equipped environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing a machining team in a precision engineering environment.
- Knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, and production methods.
- Experience with Lean or Continuous Improvement techniques.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations in CNC Production.
- Plan workloads and ensure efficient use of machines.
- Support continuous improvement through Lean tools.
Skills
Education
Tools
CNC Production Manager – Bournemouth
CNC Production Manager Salary: £50,000 – £62,000 (depending on experience)
- Oversee day-to-day operations in the CNC Production, managing people, production, and performance.
- Plan workloads, allocate jobs, and ensure machines and tooling are used efficiently.
- Work closely with engineering to bring new parts and processes into production.
- Analyse KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvement plans.
- Lead toolbox talks, appraisals, and team meetings to keep everyone aligned and motivated.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping throughout the department.
- Support and drive continuous improvement through Lean tools such as 5S, TPM, Kaizen, and SMED.
- Oversee maintenance, programming, and setup of CNC machinery, minimising downtime.
- Manage training and development so the team stays flexible and capable.
- Proven experience managing a machining team or production department in a precision engineering environment.
- A solid understanding of CNC machining, tooling, and production methods.
- Experience applying Lean or Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, plan, and deliver results.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM and a working understanding of mechanical drawings.
- HNC or similar in Mechanical or Production Engineering preferred.
- Confident communicator who works well with engineering, planning, quality, and operations teams.
- £50,000 – £62,000 depending on experience.
- The freedom to shape how the department runs and make real improvements.
- Modern facilities and investment in new technology.
- Supportive leadership team that values initiative and results.
If you’re an experienced CNC Production Manager who enjoys balancing people, process and precision, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.
Call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.