Production Manager (Engineering) Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Holiday: 25 days + statutory bank holidays
We're recruiting for an experienced Production Manager (Engineering) to join a well-established precision engineering business. Based in a 70,000 sq. ft facility in Shipley, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy CNC machine shop, driving production, planning, and team performance.
The Role
As Production Manager, you'll:
Oversee day-to-day operations of around 20 CNC machines (lathes, milling, boring, drilling).
Lead and develop a team of 14 engineers, ensuring smooth workflow and strong shift handovers.
Manage production planning - reviewing drawings, scheduling jobs, and allocating resources.
Liaise with customers and sales teams on specifications, timings, and costings.
Support quotations by estimating machining time, tooling, and labour.
Control ordering of materials, tooling, and consumables.
Ensure health & safety compliance and oversee shop floor safety.
Coordinate subcontractors for maintenance, repairs, and servicing.
About You
Proven track record as an Production Manager, Production Manager, or similar.
Strong background in CNC machining and precision engineering.
Able to interpret technical drawings; FANUC programming knowledge an advantage.
Experience in planning and customer liaison.
Confident leader.
Knowledge of health & safety in an engineering environment.
Hours & Benefits
Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch)
Friday: 7:00am - 11:00am
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Senior role in a respected engineering business with strong values and modern facilities
If you're an Production Manager looking for a new challenge in a progressive and stable company, we'd like to hear from you.
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