Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Antrim

£70k - £80k + Bonus & Car Allowance

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading precision engineering company in Antrim to recruit a Manufacturing Manager with a strong CNC background. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across machining, tooling, and manufacturing engineering functions within a high-performing production environment.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a technically advanced CNC operation and lead a skilled engineering team.

• £70,000 - £80,000 Base Salary
• 15% Annual Bonus
• Private Medical (Family Cover)
• £8,000 - £10,000 Car Allowance

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and support staff.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (8D, RCA, 5S, waste reduction, process optimisation)
• Improve OEE, reduce scrap and rework, and enhance productivity
• Implement CI projects focused on CNC efficiency and automation opportunities
• Lead all CNC machining activities across milling, turning, and multi-axis operations.
• Ensure optimal machine utilisation, cycle time efficiency, and output performance.
• Oversee CNC programming, tooling strategies, and setup optimisation.
• Drive best practice in cutting tools, feeds & speeds, and machining methodologies.

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager role.
• Strong background in leading, improving and implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Strong background in CNC machining (milling, turning, multi-axis).
• Experience managing engineering teams within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of tooling, CNC programming, and machining processes.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Contact Warren Watson to discuss this in absolute confidence or send an updated CV through the link on the page.

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