Job Description
Castle Employment Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful CNC machining and manufacturing business for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to lead a well-established manufacturing site in North Yorkshire and a rare opportunity to join a thriving company, with a possible progression path to General Manager for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee all day-to-day production operations within the workshop
2. Develop and manage efficient production plans and schedules
3. Lead and supervise a small workshop team, ensuring high performance
4. Monitor product quality and ensure customer specifications are met
5. Coordinate materials, labour, and equipment usage
6. Maintain accurate production records and KPI reporting
7. Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments
8. Support implementation and use of production software (Emax)
9. Uphold Health & Safety standards and ensure staff are properly equipped
10. Drive continuous improvement in production processes
What We're Looking For:
11. Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a similar role within manufacturing
12. Strong practical understanding of workshop processes and machinery
13. Effective leadership and people management skills
14. Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities
15. Hands-on, proactive approach to daily operations
16. Experience using production systems/software (Emax experience beneficial)
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in CNC machining, who can bring first-hand knowledge of machining processes, tooling and programming and who understand how to interpret what they see on the shop floor.
This role offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits and a strong career progression opportunity and the business is commutable from Malton, Pickering, York, Scarborough, Thirsk and surrounding areas.
If you're an experienced Production Manager ideally with a strong CNC machining background, a "hands-on" mindset and a passion for manufacturing excellence, we'd love to hear from you