Milling Section Manager

Location:

Nuneaton Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours:

Full-time About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Milling Section Manager to lead their CNC milling department. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a section of 22 CNC milling machines , driving productivity, maintaining exceptional quality standards and leading a skilled team. The successful candidate will also oversee the de-burring department, ensuring efficient workflow, high standards of workmanship and effective team management.

Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of a 22-machine CNC milling section. Produce, modify and optimise CNC programs using offline programming software. Drive machine utilisation, efficiency and productivity across the department. Plan and coordinate workflow to ensure customer delivery dates are consistently achieved. Lead, motivate and develop the milling team, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability. Manage staffing levels and allocate work effectively across the department.

Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation. Oversee the de-burring department, managing workflow, priorities and personnel. Work closely with Planning, Quality and Production Management to maximise output. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed. Essential Requirements Extensive experience programming and machining 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines . Strong offline CNC programming experience.

Proven experience managing a CNC milling section or manufacturing team. Excellent understanding of machining strategies, tooling and cutting techniques. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent organisational and planning ability. Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality manufacturing standards. A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.

Preferred Experience Experience using OneCNC and/or Autodesk Fusion 360 for offline programming. Aerospace precision engineering experience. Lean Manufacturing and 5S knowledge. Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

What We Offer £45,000 per annum Opportunity to lead a well-established CNC milling department. Modern, high-spec CNC machinery. Career progression within a growing precision engineering business. Supportive management team focused on continuous improvement. If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills and ambition to lead a high-performing CNC milling department, wed love to hear from you.