CNC Manager

CNC Production Manager

Location:

Bedfordshire

Salary:
Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours:

Day Shift, 1 in 4 Saturdays required (day in lieu given) - short-term arrangement

Reports to:

Manufacturing Director

Our client is a market‑leading manufacturer of high‑end precision machined components and assemblies, serving STEM markets including Bio‑Tech & Medical Equipment, High‑Tech Industrial Applications, Defence and Aerospace. Based in Bedfordshire, they are looking for an experienced CNC Production Manager to lead site operations and drive delivery of their production plan.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone with a strong CNC machining background who can hit the ground running, maintain quality and delivery standards, and lead a skilled production team.

• Lead all production activities, placing health and safety as the top priority at all times
• Deliver monthly sales targets and maintain daily delivery schedules
• Ensure critical promise dates are met and communicated to all relevant parties
• Report machine breakdowns and propose corrective actions
• Ensure Preventative Machine Maintenance is conducted

• Achieve on‑time delivery in excess of 90%
• Maintain reject rates below 1% of turnover
• Drive quality ownership back to the shopfloor – "Build in Quality" culture
• Promote continuous improvement and lean thinking to eliminate process waste

• Manage and lead the production team – staffing, holidays, training, appraisals, attendance and discipline
• Motivate and coach team leaders and machinists to operational success
• Set departmental KPIs and review ongoing performance
• Promote and uphold high standards through personal example
• Support tool utilisation and overhead tooling budget management
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regulations

• CNC machining experience – this is a firm requirement; candidates without a CNC background will not be considered
• Minimum 5 years' production experience in the engineering or precision manufacturing sector
• At least 3 years in a leadership, supervisory or management role
• Time‑served CNC machinist (milling or turning) from an apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
• Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of precision engineering processes and materials

• Relevant management qualification
• Estimation or project management certifications
• Practical knowledge of MRP, master scheduling and capacity planning
• Familiarity with Progress MIS or similar production management systems