Production Manager - Precision Engineering / Aerospace
Braintree | £60,000 - £70,000
A precision engineering business, recently acquired by a multi-million-pound group and now mid-scale-up, is looking for a Production Manager to lead its next phase of growth. With £1.2m of capital investment underway, a strong order book, and some of the best machinists in the industry already in place, the structure and leadership layer is the missing piece.
The role
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll lead all production operations across a complex CNC environment serving aerospace and defence. You'll inherit a technically strong team, the requirement now is for a leader who brings structure, accountability and scalability.
What you'll be doing
Lead daily CNC production - OTIF, efficiency, capacity and resource
Drive utilisation and planning with Technical and Planning teams
Develop and performance-manage a skilled shopfloor team
Manage NPI and production transfers across functions
Lead CI initiatives and eliminate bottlenecks
Maintain AS9100 compliance and support audits
Contribute to SLT reporting and growth planning
What they're looking for
Production leadership in precision engineering / CNC manufacturing
Aerospace, defence or regulated manufacturing background
Strong people management and commercial awareness
Track record of improving delivery, efficiency and productivity
Calm, structured style, comfortable leading through change
Why this role stands out
Backed by a well-established multi-million-pound engineering group
Significant ongoing capital investment (£1.2m+)
Strong long-term order book
Genuine opportunity to shape operations and influence growth
Highly skilled workforce already in place
Senior leadership visibility and progression potential
Business entering a major expansion phase
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Production Manager or Operations leader who wants to be part of a business with genuine momentum, investment and long-term growth plans.
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