CNC Parts Quality and Shopfloor Manager
Location : Coventry
Pay : From £45,000 per annum with performance bonus
Hours : Monday - Thursday from 7:45am - 4:45pm; Friday from 7:45am - 1.00pm; Saturdays (minimum 2 per month) from 6:00am - 11:00am
Our Client
They are a specialist provider of precision CNC machining services, working with a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, motorsport, and industrial engineering. They operate with a highly skilled team of 11 staff and pride themselves on quality, flexibility, and customer service. As they continue to grow, they are looking to strengthen the leadership team with a dual-role position that bridges hands-on inspection with production oversight.
Role Overview
This is a combined role that will suit an experienced CNC professional with a strong background in quality inspection and a passion for shopfloor leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of machined parts through rigorous inspection processes, while also managing day-to-day production activities on the shopfloor.
The role requires a hands-on, proactive individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, small business environment where flexibility, initiative, and teamwork are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspection (Approx. 50%):
Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspections of CNC machined components.
Use a wide range of manual and digital inspection tools, including micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges, and CMM.
Ensure components meet required engineering drawings, customer specifications, and tolerances.
Maintain accurate inspection records, NCRs, and quality documentation in line with ISO 9001.
Work collaboratively with machinists to prevent quality issues and promote best practices.
Support internal and external audits and manage calibration of inspection equipment.
Shopfloor Management (Approx. 50%):
Manage daily operations of the CNC shopfloor, ensuring smooth workflow, quality output, and timely delivery.
Schedule and allocate work across the team based on capacity and customer priorities.
Provide technical support to machinists, including guidance on setups and machining strategy where necessary.
Promote and uphold Health and Safety standards, shopfloor organisation (5S), and general housekeeping.
Facilitate daily production meetings and drive accountability for performance targets.
Monitor job progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
5+ years' experience in CNC precision machining (milling and/or turning).
Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T principles.
Proficient in using inspection equipment and working to tight tolerances.
Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing standards.
Leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment.
Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing customer demands.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Desirable Attributes:
Experience with CMM inspection and/or programming.
Familiarity with Winmax and Fanuc control systems.
Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Six Sigma, etc.).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
What Success Looks Like in This Role:
Inspection processes are robust, accurate, and contribute to zero-defect delivery.
Shopfloor runs smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
Team members are supported, informed, and delivering work to the required standards.
Quality issues are identified early, resolved quickly, and prevented from recurring.
The company continues to build a reputation for reliability and precision in its machining work.
Benefits:
Competitive salary (based on experience)
Performance bonus
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Supportive team culture in a growing business
Ongoing investment in training and skills development
Free on-site parking
How to Apply
Please send your CV and our client will be in touch.
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