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About The Job
Job Title: Production Leader - Designate
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + 26 Days Holiday + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Friday: 7:30am to 12:30pm
Are you a Production Engineer or CNC Team Leader ready to step into a leadership role? We are looking for a proactive engineer at Penta Precision, a growing precision machining business in Portsmouth. This role offers a clear pathway into senior production leadership.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting the Head of Manufacturing and Quality with daily operations
* Assisting with production planning and scheduling
* Communicating across departments to ensure smooth workflow
* Learning our systems, processes, and planning tools
Over Time, You'll Progress To
* Taking ownership of the full production schedule
* Leading daily operations of the production department
* Managing team leaders and supporting their delivery
* Running production meetings
* Driving performance and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
You don't need prior leadership experience, but the right attitude and foundation are essential. We seek someone with:
* CNC machining and manufacturing background (essential)
* Organized, proactive, eager to learn
* Curious, asks questions, seeks bigger picture
* Empathy, humility, strong interpersonal skills
* Comfort with computers and willingness to learn systems
* Ownership mentality and motivation to grow
* Desire for continuous improvement
* Alignment with Penta's values and vision
This is a unique opportunity to be mentored into a leadership role with real impact. We’re looking for someone energetic, curious, and people-oriented to grow into a leader who makes a difference.
Why Join Penta
We are a progressive, people-focused subcontract precision machining business with big plans. Join us as we expand and aim to become "the engineering company where everyone wants to work and who everyone wants to buy from."
What We Offer
* Salary: £50,000 - £60,000, with progression opportunities
* Profit-related bonus based on performance and values
* Leadership development pathway with mentorship and responsibility
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional benefits: sick pay scheme, pension, death in service insurance
Ready to make an impact?
If you're ambitious, hands-on, and eager for growth, click the Apply button to submit your CV.
Relevant experience or titles such as Production Leader, Production Manager, CNC Engineer, etc., will be considered.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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