Machine Shop Manager

The Opportunity

An established engineering and manufacturing business in Daventry is looking to appoint an experienced Machine Shop Manager to take responsibility for its machining operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC professional who has progressed into management and is looking to take ownership of a machine shop, leading skilled machinists and ensuring production is delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

The role will suit someone with a strong technical understanding of CNC machining who can combine their engineering knowledge with effective people management, production planning and continuous improvement.

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Salary:
Up to £60,000 depending on experience, plus overtime opportunities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the machine shop.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of CNC machinists, setters, operators and programmers.
• Coordinate machining schedules and workload to ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee CNC turning and milling operations, ensuring machines and resources are used effectively.
• Work closely with programming, production and engineering teams to optimise machining processes.
• Monitor productivity, machine utilisation, quality and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, reduce waste and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure components are manufactured to the required engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Manage machine shop resources, tooling and equipment requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the department.

• Previous experience managing or supervising a CNC machine shop.
• Strong technical background in CNC machining, ideally including turning and milling.
• Understanding of CNC programming, setting and operating.
• Experience managing skilled engineering and machining teams.
• Ability to plan workloads, manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and quality requirements.
• A hands-on approach with the leadership skills to develop and motivate a team.