Production Manager

Production Manager - CNC Machining

Coventry £40,000-£50,000 (hourly paid overtime) Full-Time Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC machinist with leadership experience? Looking to step up or already managing and want a hands‑on role where your technical skills and people management really matter?

We’re working with a long‑established sub‑contract precision machining company in Coventry, known for high‑quality, small batch and prototype work. With steady growth and a skilled team in place, they’re now looking for a Production Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations on the shop floor keeping jobs on track, leading from the front, and driving quality.

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (paid as hourly rate, able to earn overtime)
• Overtime:
  Available regularly, paid at enhanced rates
• Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 07:30-16:30
  • Friday: 07:30-12:30 (early finish)
• Contract:
  
  Full-time, permanent
• Environment:
  Precision sub‑contract engineering, small batch & prototype work

As Production Manager, you'll be:

• Leading a team of 10 CNC machinists
• Supporting and supervising all aspects of production, quality and scheduling
• Providing technical guidance on CNC programming, setting and machining
• Overseeing job priorities, workflow, and job allocation
• Liaising with management and customers to ensure accurate lead times
• Ensuring health & safety, quality control and good communication across the team
• Remaining hands‑on when needed – this is a working management role

• Background as a CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator ideally on Fanuc‑controlled milling machines
• Experience in small batch and prototype machining
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team lead experience (essential)
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, tooling and CAD/CAM software (Powermill experience beneficial)
• A practical, hands‑on approach and strong communication skills
• Organised, proactive, and quality‑driven

• Step up into a leadership role or bring your experience into a company that values it
• High hourly rate with regular overtime for strong earning potential
• Be part of a company that values precision, skill, and a job well done
• Work with a stable team
• Early finish every Friday because work‑life balance matters

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