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Production Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: DL14, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Our client, a well-established precision engineering company, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee manufacturing operations within their busy production facility. The company supplies high-quality machined components to a range of industries and prides itself on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a solid background in CNC manufacturing to play a key role in driving production performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage and oversee daily production operations within the CNC machining facility.

  * Lead, motivate, and develop a team of machinists, setters, and production staff.

  * Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer deadlines and maximise machine utilisation.

  * Monitor production output, efficiency, and quality standards.

  * Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to increase productivity.

  * Work closely with engineering, quality, and planning teams to resolve production issues.

  * Ensure all work complies with required quality standards, drawings, and specifications.

  * Maintain a strong focus on health & safety across the production environment.

  * Track and report on key performance indicators including output, downtime, scrap, and delivery performance.

Requirements

  * Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role within a CNC or precision engineering environment.

  * Strong understanding of CNC milling and/or turning processes.

  * Experience managing production teams within a manufacturing environment.

  * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

  * Strong organisational, planning, and leadership skills.

  * Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools is beneficial.

  * Knowledge of continuous improvement practices such as Lean manufacturing is advantageous.

What Our Client Offers

  * £40-45k salary

  * Dayshift role

  * Excellent pension scheme

  * Opportunities for career progression

  * A supportive and professional working environment

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

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