Production Manager – Precision Engineering (12-Month FTC)
Location: Leeds
Medical Device | CNC Machining | High Precision Manufacturing
Are you an experienced production leader with a passion for precision engineering?
We’re supporting a growing medical device manufacturer to hire a Production Manager who will take full ownership of their manufacturing operations during an exciting period of transition and development.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll lead a talented team, drive performance, and embed strong operational discipline within a regulated environment.
About the Role
As Production Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations across a precision machining and medical device manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality and OpEx to deliver safe, compliant and efficient production.
You’ll lead front-end programming through to machining and final output, ensuring quality, throughput and cost targets are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop Team Leaders and the wider production team
* Foster a safety-first, quality-driven culture
* Own daily manufacturing performance (output, scrap, yield, labour utilisation)
* Embed Standard Work, 5S, Lean tools and visual management practices
* Oversee machining operations, tooling readiness and equipment maintenance
* Support NCRs, CAPA and audit readiness
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, NPI, Planning and Quality
* Drive continuous improvement and structured problem-solving initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Must-Have:
* Precision engineering background
* Strong machining knowledge (milling, turning, CNC processes)
* Experience leading teams in a regulated or high-precision environment
* Strong focus on safety, quality, output and cost control
About You
You’re a collaborative, positive leader who brings stability and structure to production teams. You combine hands-on leadership with data-driven decision making, and you’re passionate about developing people while continually improving processes.
Interested?
If you'd like to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch or apply directly.