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Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be yet again partnering with one of the UK’s leading engineering groups, supplying high-integrity components to critical industries including defence, transport, energy, and infrastructure.
With a legacy of innovation and excellence alongside significant investment in the wider team, a newly created Machine Shop Director has been created to join their leadership team in Leeds and drive world-class machining operations across the group.
The Role:
As Machine Shop Director, you will take strategic and operational ownership of the advanced machining facilities including managing complex new and nearly-new CNC machines with individual values up to £2 million.
You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers and machinists, ensuring delivery of complex components to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety including medium and heavy engineering across the aerospace sector.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading all machine shop operations across multiple sites, with a focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
* Managing budgets, KPIs, workforce planning, and capital investment in CNC and manual machining technologies.
* Collaborating closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless manufacturing of high-precision components.
* Driving digital transformation, automation, and skills development to maintain the company’s position at the forefront of British engineering.
About You:
* Proven leadership experience in a senior machining or manufacturing role, ideally within precision engineering, defence, rail, or energy sectors.
* Strong understanding of CNC programming, tooling, and modern machining methods.
* Track record of delivering operational excellence and driving change in a demanding manufacturing environment.
* Confident, hands-on leader with excellent communication skills
For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Jack Curtis on 07496 364678 or 0114 261 1700.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Seniority level
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Not Applicable
Employment type
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Full-time
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Management
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