Job Description
Manufacturing Manager
Antrim
£70k - £80k + Bonus & Car Allowance
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading precision engineering company in Antrim to recruit a Manufacturing Manager with a strong CNC background. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across machining, tooling, and manufacturing engineering functions within a high-performing production environment.
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a technically advanced CNC operation and lead a skilled engineering team.
What is in it for you?
* £70,000 - £80,000 Base Salary
* 15% Annual Bonus
* Private Medical (Family Cover)
* £8,000 - £10,000 Car Allowance
Key responsibilities as an Engineering Manager;
* Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and support staff.
* Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (8D, RCA, 5S, waste reduction, process optimisation)
* Improve OEE, reduce scrap and rework, and enhance productivity
* Implement CI projects focused on CNC efficiency and automation opportunities
* Lead all CNC machining activities across milling, turning, and multi-axis operations.
* Ensure optimal machine utilisation, cycle time efficiency, and output performance.
* Oversee CNC programming, tooling strategies, and setup optimisation.
* Drive best practice in cutting tools, feeds & speeds, and machining methodologies.
What you will need to succeed as an Engineering Manager;
* Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager role.
* Strong background in leading, improving and implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques.
* Strong background in CNC machining (milling, turning, multi-axis).
* Experience managing engineering teams within a precision manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of tooling, CNC programming, and machining processes.
* Experience driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What we hope you will do next;
Contact Warren Watson to discuss this in absolute confidence or send an updated CV via the link on the page.
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As an experienced specialist recruitment professional with 8 years' experience; I personally specialise within the recruitment of Engineers at all levels across Ireland.
If you are interested in this vacancy, or work within Engineering / Manufacturing in Ireland, then please apply with your CV to me for consideration - (You can also find and connect with me on LinkedIn)