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Production Lead

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: GL5, Far Thrupp, Gloucestershire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Production Lead

Stroud, Gloucestershire

Competitive Salary, Pension, Holiday, Sick pay, and more

Are you a hands-on professional with experience machining technology (CNC), Continuous Improvement, and Process optimisation?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is looking for a Production Lead (Production Engineering Manager) for our client in Stroud, Gloucestershire. You will be working with high-quality technical products in a technical environment.

The Role: You will support the development of new technology introduction, machine and tool standardisation and sourcing. You’ll work with the Production Engineers to find the most ocst-effective production methods for all manufactured components whilst recording both projected and actual costs for each component.

Role Responsibilities:

  * Work with the Operations Director to deliver cost reductions through technology, automation, and sourcing improvements

  * Enhance machining capability while lowering repeat production costs

  * Improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing set-ups and maximising uptime

  * Ensure new products are cost-effective and designed for manufacture

  * Support product development with a focus on production readiness and material suitability

  * Develop and manage component costings, including tooling, quality, and labour

  * Track performance against cost estimates to drive improvements

  * Optimise CNC programs and manufacturing methods

  * Lead Production Engineers to deliver efficient, standardised processes

  * Implement standard tooling, setups, and programs

  * Ensure shop floor adherence to approved methods and processes

  * Manage CNC program control and documentation

  * Drive continuous improvement, lean practices, and automation initiatives

  * Identify opportunities for new tools, technology, and standardisation

  * Capture shop floor feedback to improve processes and performance

About you:

  * HNC in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

  * Strong hands-on machining and machine shop experience

  * Proven production engineering background

  * Proficient in Edgecam (CAM software)

  * Able to read and understand CNC programs

  * Experience with manual and CNC machinery

  * Team leadership or supervisory experience

  * Good numerical and literacy skills

  * Competent in MS Office and general IT systems

Benefits:

  * Salary up to £50,000

  * EAP

  * 7% Employer pension contribution

  * Holiday

  * Sick pay scheme

*Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

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