At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate the night shift production team in a precision engineering environment.
- Company: Established precision engineering company known for quality and delivery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55,000, permanent night shifts, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with long-term stability and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make a real impact on production efficiency and team culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in production management or CNC machining with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Syston, Leicestershire
Commutable from: Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Oakham, Nottingham
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Shift: Permanent Nights
About the Company
Our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in CNC milling, machining and assembly of complex castings and assemblies. They manufacture a wide range of small to large precision components for customers across a variety of industries, with a strong reputation for quality and delivery.
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to lead the night shift machining team. This role is heavily focused on people management, ensuring the team is motivated, supported and working efficiently to meet production targets. The company is open to experienced Production Managers, as well as ambitious Team Leaders or Supervisors from a CNC machining background who are ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop the night shift production team.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved.
- Manage day-to-day shop floor activities across CNC milling operations.
- Monitor productivity and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support training and development of operators and setters.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the department.
- Work closely with planning, quality and senior management to ensure smooth production.
- Drive a positive team culture and effectively manage performance where required.
About You
- Previous experience in a Production Manager, Team Leader or Supervisor role within precision engineering.
- Strong people management and leadership skills are essential.
- Background in CNC machining, ideally CNC milling.
- Able to organise workloads and prioritise production effectively.
- A proactive approach with excellent communication skills.
- Passionate about developing people and improving shop floor performance.
- Experience within a machining environment producing complex precision components would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.
- Permanent night shift position.
- Opportunity to join a growing precision engineering business.
- Career progression for ambitious supervisors looking to step into management.
- Supportive working environment with long-term stability.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Production Manager, or a CNC Team Leader or Supervisor looking to progress into your first management role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
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