Precision CNC Workshop Lead & Operations Manager

Oxyon People Solutions; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions seeks a hands-on Precision Engineering Workshop Manager with a strong background in CNC machining to run a high-precision workshop in Germiston. You will oversee CNC programming, production schedules and ensure on-time delivery to exact specifications, while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards.

You will lead and motivate a workshop team, handle client liaison on specifications and deadlines, interpret detailed drawings, and resolve technical and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in precision engineering / CNC machining.
• Strong CNC programming and machining experience.
• Proven workshop and production management experience.
• Experience managing production schedules and strict deadlines.
• Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience in client liaison and relationship management.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven team leadership and people-management experience.
• Good knowledge of engineering compliance, safety and industry standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a precision engineering workshop.
• Oversee CNC machining and programming activities.
• Plan and manage production schedules and job priorities.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification.
• Monitor quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Liaise with clients regarding specifications, progress, deadlines and requirements.
• Lead, manage and motivate workshop staff.
• Identify and resolve technical and production-related problems.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety and industry standards.
• Monitor workshop performance, productivity and turnaround times.

Skills

Precision engineering

CNC machining

CNC programming

Workshop management

Production scheduling

Quality control

Engineering drawings

Client liaison

Team leadership

Safety standards

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Oxyon People Solutions seeks a hands-on Precision Engineering Workshop Manager with a strong background in CNC machining to run a high-precision workshop in Germiston. You will oversee CNC programming, production schedules and ensure on-time delivery to exact specifications, while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards.

You will lead and motivate a workshop team, handle client liaison on specifications and deadlines, interpret detailed drawings, and resolve technical and