At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team in managing a 22-machine CNC milling section and drive productivity.
- Company: Join a growing precision engineering business with modern, high-spec machinery.
- Benefits: Earn £45,000 per annum with opportunities for career progression and continuous improvement.
- Other info: Supportive management team focused on your growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact by leading a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive CNC programming experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
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, we'd love to hear from you.
Milling Section Manager employer: Optima UK
As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.
