Production Manager

Overview

We're hiring for a Production Manager to join a growing engineering business based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with CNC experience to take the reins of a busy, multi-department production team and play a key role in driving output, quality and process improvements across the shop floor.

• £50k- £55k p/a
• Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual bonus
• Pension contribution scheme

• Leading daily operations across the CNC workshop, assembly and finishing teams
• Producing and optimising CAM programs and CNC workflows
• Planning production schedules to meet demand
• Implementing quality assurance and resolving quality issues quickly
• Mentoring and motivating a team of 8+ engineers
• Championing continuous improvement and best practices
• Working closely with the engineering and procurement teams to manage inventory, tooling and process improvements
• Managing apprenticeships and supporting staff development

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Hands-on CNC machining experience including CNC Milling Centres, CNC Lathes and Manual Lathes
• Working knowledge of CAM software such as Edgecam (or similar)
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and ERP systems (SAP/other)

Apply today or speak with Jack Liddle at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted