Machine Shop Manager
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
* Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme to be agreed
Key Responsibilities of a Machine Shop Manager
* Lead and manage a busy CNC machine shop operating 25 machine tools across multiple shifts.
* Manage and develop a team consisting of Team Leaders, Production Engineers, a Tooling Engineer and approximately 40 machinists.
* Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with customer delivery requirements.
* Drive improvements in machine utilisation, labour efficiency, productivity and overall operational performance.
* Work closely with Production Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing methods, tooling strategies and machining processes.
* Monitor production output, machine utilisation, downtime, labour performance and operational costs.
* Support production planning and capacity management to ensure customer delivery commitments are achieved.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
* Investigate manufacturing issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
* Support the introduction of new machinery, technologies and manufacturing processes.
* Manage tooling and fixture expenditure in line with departmental budgets.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, housekeeping and 5S practices.
* Support recruitment, training, mentoring and workforce development, including apprenticeship programmes.
* Prepare and present operational performance reports to senior management.
* Work collaboratively with Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Sales and Engineering teams to support wider business objectives.
Key Skills
* Apprentice trained with a recognised Engineering qualification.
* Proven experience managing a CNC machine shop within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical understanding of CNC machining processes including milling, turning, EDM, wire erosion and machining of high‑strength materials.
* Experience managing large production teams within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing KPIs, capacity management and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Experience monitoring and improving machine utilisation, labour efficiency and OEE performance.
* Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost and delivery objectives.
* Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive and hands‑on management approach.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
* Performance‑related bonus scheme
* Early finish every Friday
* Opportunity to join a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer
* Leadership role with significant influence on operational performance and future growth
* Professional development and long‑term career progression opportunities
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