Production Manager – Machining & Manufacturing

Bracknell
Salary: £50,000 - £62,0000 Benefits

We are working with a well-established precision manufacturing business that is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead machining and assembly operations within a fast-paced engineering environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving operational performance, improving efficiencies, and ensuring high standards across production, quality, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities for a Production Manager:

• Lead day-to-day machining and production operations across CNC, assembly, and workshop functions
  • Manage production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet delivery targets
  • Monitor KPIs including productivity, quality, downtime, and on-time delivery
  • Support and develop production teams, team leaders, and shop floor staff
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
  • Work closely with engineering, quality, procurement, and stores teams to support production flow
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and manufacturing standards
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and optimise costs
  • Support workflow improvements, capacity planning, and operational performance
  • Maintain strong communication across internal teams and stakeholders

Requirements for a Production Manager:

• Previous experience within a machining, engineering, or precision manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership experience within production or workshop operations
  • Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
  • Experience managing KPIs, production scheduling, and operational performance
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting
  • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving operational efficiencies
  • Health & Safety awareness within a manufacturing/workshop environment

This role may also be referred to as Manufacturing Manager, Workshop Manager, Operations Manager, CNC Production Manager, Production Team lead, Production Supervisor, Production Lead or Engineering Production Manager.

If you have experience leading machining or manufacturing operations and are looking for your next challenge, we’d be keen to hear from you.