Production Manager

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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