CNC Production Manager

Bournemouth

CNC Production Manager Salary: £50,000 – £62,000 (depending on experience)

 

We’re looking for a CNC Production Manager to take charge of a well-equipped precision engineering facility in Bournemouth.

You’ll lead a skilled team of machinists and engineers, making sure parts go out right first time, on time, every time.

The company is a long-standing manufacturer with a reputation for quality and innovation.

They supply into a range of industries, and are looking for someone who can keep production flowing smoothly while finding smarter, leaner ways to work.

What you’ll be doing as the CNC Production Manager:

- Oversee day-to-day operations in the CNC Production, managing people, production, and performance.
- Plan workloads, allocate jobs, and make sure machines and tooling are used efficiently.
- Work closely with engineering to bring new parts and processes into production.
- Analyse KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and put improvement plans in place.
- Lead toolbox talks, appraisals, and team meetings to keep everyone aligned and motivated.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping throughout the department.
- Support and drive continuous improvement through Lean tools like 5S, TPM, Kaizen, and SMED.
- Oversee maintenance, programming, and setup of CNC machinery, ensuring downtime is minimised.
- Manage training and development so the team stays flexible and capable.

What you’ll need as a CNC Production Manager:

- Proven experience managing a machining team or production department in a precision engineering environment.
- A solid understanding of CNC machining, tooling, and production methods.
- Experience applying Lean or Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, someone who can motivate, plan, and get results.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM and a working understanding of mechanical drawings.
- HNC or similar in Mechanical or Production Engineering preferred.
- Confident communicator who works well with engineering, planning, quality and operations teams.

What’s in it for the CNC Production Manager:

- £50,000 – £62,000 depending on experience.
- The freedom to shape how the department runs and make real improvements.
- Modern facilities and investment in new technology.
- Supportive leadership team that values initiative and results.

If you’re an experienced CNC Production Manager who enjoys balancing people, process and precision, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

Call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482.