Manufacturing Manager

CNC & Paintline Manager

Hours:

* Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 3:30pm

* Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Scottish Widows pension (4% employee / 4% employer contribution)

* Medicash healthcare scheme

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong CNC background and a passion for driving operational excellence?

We're looking for a CNC & Paintline Manager to lead two key manufacturing departments within our production operation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for developing people, improving processes, and ensuring the safe, efficient production of high-quality components.

You'll lead a team of approximately 25 employees, with 3 direct reports, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.

Although this is a day shift position, there will occasionally be a requirement to provide support to the night shift (8:00pm–6:30am) when business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

As CNC & Paintline Manager, you will:

* Lead, motivate and develop CNC and Paintline teams to consistently achieve safety, quality and production targets.

* Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development of production staff.

* Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions and team meetings to build a high-performing workforce.

* Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to ensure components are delivered on time and to specification.

* Monitor and optimise CNC programmes, tooling and paintline processes to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.

* Lead daily SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People) meetings.

* Drive a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company procedures and UK legislation.

* Oversee machinery inspections, risk assessments and accident investigations.

* Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across both departments.

* Analyse production data and KPIs, using technology and AI tools where appropriate to identify trends and support operational decision-making.

* Work collaboratively with Planning, Assembly, Maintenance, Quality and Transport teams to ensure a smooth production flow.

About You

We're looking for someone who can bring both strong technical knowledge and exceptional leadership skills.

You'll ideally have:

* Previous experience managing teams within a CNC manufacturing environment.

* Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production setting.

* Strong people management skills with experience developing and coaching teams.

* A data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management.

* Confidence using technology and AI tools to analyse production data and identify opportunities for improvement.

* Experience implementing Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

* Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

* A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business that is investing in its people, technology and operational excellence. You'll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop your team and play a key role in driving manufacturing performance
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed