Machine Shop Manager 6931

Stroud Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£60,000

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum

Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme to be agreed

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.

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.

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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