Production Manager - Engineering Workshop Manager - Coventry - Super role and SME business
Day-to-day running of the shop floor - Managing and assisting a team of Operators/machinists
Full time permanent role - Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 Friday 07:30 – 12:30
Hourly rate negotiable up to £23.00 ph - or set base salary (FT perm role with growth) - We want to right person.
Machining programming, reading engineering drawings, supervision and hands on.
Hands-on, supervisory role - Work with a precision engineering company that is down to earth and easy going.
Assist a team of CNC Millers, manage the shop floor, ensure quality standards.
Coventry - Start ASAP
Supportive, professional, down-to-earth team, great culture and values
Natalie @ Duval is recruiting!
We need a hands-on Production Manager to take charge of a busy, high-performing machine shop in a respected engineering business. If you’re a skilled machinist with a knack for motivating teams, solving problems, and keeping production running like clockwork, this is the role for you!
You will be be the go-to person on the shop floor, leading a team of CNC millers, planning workloads, and ensuring top-notch quality and output. You’ll still be on the tools when needed, so this is perfect for someone who loves the buzz of the workshop and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The Role:
* Oversee day-to-day shop floor operations and workflow planning
* Lead a team of machinists, providing guidance and direction
* Operate manual machinery (lathe and/or milling machine) to a high standard
* Accurately interpret and work from complex engineering drawings
* Use measuring equipment confidently and precisely to ensure quality control
* Make real-time decisions to address shop floor challenges
* Liaise with management and support departments to meet production goals
* Adapt to varied workloads and tight deadlines
We need:
* Proven experience in a similar machine shop or production leadership role
* Strong reading and interpretation skills for all levels of technical and engineering drawings
* Confident use of micrometres, verniers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools
* Strong leadership, team coordination, and communication skills
* Good decision-maker, proactive and solutions-focused
* Willingness to work fluctuating weekends and support additional shift needs
Bonus Skills:
* Ability to drive
* Experience with CNC machines (setting or programming)
* Familiarity with CAD software or ability to interpret CAD outputs
If you’re ready to lead from the front and bring your experience to a business that values precision, teamwork, and progress, apply now and let’s get you on the shop floor!