Production Manager
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Production Manager
Nottingham
Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Overview
EMBS Talent is recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy CNC machining and finishing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who understands metal manufacturing and machine shop operations, and who enjoys being on the shop floor identifying problems and driving practical improvements.
The successful candidate will oversee two Team Leaders, who rotate on a Double Day shift pattern. Each Team Leader manages around 20 direct reports across finishing and machining, including three Supervisors. The business is performing exceptionally well, having surpassed last year's results, and continues to grow.
What's in it for you?
* Salary up to £60,00 per annum
* Car allowance
* Pension Scheme (Above national average)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the production line, overseeing two Team Leaders, three Supervisors under each, and their wider teams across finishing and machining.
* Take a hands-on, visible approach on the shop floor to identify pain points, bottlenecks and areas of concern, and put practical improvements in place.
* Coach, mentor and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to build a strong and capable leadership team.
* Drive continuous improvement (CI/Lean) activity to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.
* Ensure customer requirements for quality, delivery and cost are consistently met through effective planning and scheduling.
* Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the production line, working closely with project teams.
* Manage resourcing, tooling, equipment and capacity planning to meet production demand.
* Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, carrying out regular reviews and supporting ongoing talent development.
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, or in a similar role, within a CNC machining or metal manufacturing environment.
* A solid understanding of CNC machining and machine shop operations.
* Experience managing large teams through a structure of Team Leaders and Supervisors.
* A hands-on, visible leadership style, with the ability to spot issues on the shop floor and drive practical solutions.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
* Strong people management, coaching and communication skills.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
Nottingham
Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Overview
EMBS Talent is recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy CNC machining and finishing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who understands metal manufacturing and machine shop operations, and who enjoys being on the shop floor identifying problems and driving practical improvements.
The successful candidate will oversee two Team Leaders, who rotate on a Double Day shift pattern. Each Team Leader manages around 20 direct reports across finishing and machining, including three Supervisors. The business is performing exceptionally well, having surpassed last year's results, and continues to grow.
What's in it for you?
* Salary up to £60,00 per annum
* Car allowance
* Pension Scheme (Above national average)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the production line, overseeing two Team Leaders, three Supervisors under each, and their wider teams across finishing and machining.
* Take a hands-on, visible approach on the shop floor to identify pain points, bottlenecks and areas of concern, and put practical improvements in place.
* Coach, mentor and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to build a strong and capable leadership team.
* Drive continuous improvement (CI/Lean) activity to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.
* Ensure customer requirements for quality, delivery and cost are consistently met through effective planning and scheduling.
* Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the production line, working closely with project teams.
* Manage resourcing, tooling, equipment and capacity planning to meet production demand.
* Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, carrying out regular reviews and supporting ongoing talent development.
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, or in a similar role, within a CNC machining or metal manufacturing environment.
* A solid understanding of CNC machining and machine shop operations.
* Experience managing large teams through a structure of Team Leaders and Supervisors.
* A hands-on, visible leadership style, with the ability to spot issues on the shop floor and drive practical solutions.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
* Strong people management, coaching and communication skills.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
Reference: 225396382
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Production Manager
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Production Manager
Nottingham
Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Overview
EMBS Talent is recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy CNC machining and finishing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who understands metal manufacturing and machine shop operations, and who enjoys being on the shop floor identifying problems and driving practical improvements.
The successful candidate will oversee two Team Leaders, who rotate on a Double Day shift pattern. Each Team Leader manages around 20 direct reports across finishing and machining, including three Supervisors. The business is performing exceptionally well, having surpassed last year's results, and continues to grow.
What's in it for you?
* Salary up to £60,00 per annum
* Car allowance
* Pension Scheme (Above national average)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the production line, overseeing two Team Leaders, three Supervisors under each, and their wider teams across finishing and machining.
* Take a hands-on, visible approach on the shop floor to identify pain points, bottlenecks and areas of concern, and put practical improvements in place.
* Coach, mentor and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to build a strong and capable leadership team.
* Drive continuous improvement (CI/Lean) activity to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.
* Ensure customer requirements for quality, delivery and cost are consistently met through effective planning and scheduling.
* Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the production line, working closely with project teams.
* Manage resourcing, tooling, equipment and capacity planning to meet production demand.
* Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, carrying out regular reviews and supporting ongoing talent development.
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, or in a similar role, within a CNC machining or metal manufacturing environment.
* A solid understanding of CNC machining and machine shop operations.
* Experience managing large teams through a structure of Team Leaders and Supervisors.
* A hands-on, visible leadership style, with the ability to spot issues on the shop floor and drive practical solutions.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
* Strong people management, coaching and communication skills.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
Nottingham
Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Overview
EMBS Talent is recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy CNC machining and finishing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who understands metal manufacturing and machine shop operations, and who enjoys being on the shop floor identifying problems and driving practical improvements.
The successful candidate will oversee two Team Leaders, who rotate on a Double Day shift pattern. Each Team Leader manages around 20 direct reports across finishing and machining, including three Supervisors. The business is performing exceptionally well, having surpassed last year's results, and continues to grow.
What's in it for you?
* Salary up to £60,00 per annum
* Car allowance
* Pension Scheme (Above national average)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the production line, overseeing two Team Leaders, three Supervisors under each, and their wider teams across finishing and machining.
* Take a hands-on, visible approach on the shop floor to identify pain points, bottlenecks and areas of concern, and put practical improvements in place.
* Coach, mentor and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to build a strong and capable leadership team.
* Drive continuous improvement (CI/Lean) activity to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.
* Ensure customer requirements for quality, delivery and cost are consistently met through effective planning and scheduling.
* Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the production line, working closely with project teams.
* Manage resourcing, tooling, equipment and capacity planning to meet production demand.
* Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, carrying out regular reviews and supporting ongoing talent development.
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, or in a similar role, within a CNC machining or metal manufacturing environment.
* A solid understanding of CNC machining and machine shop operations.
* Experience managing large teams through a structure of Team Leaders and Supervisors.
* A hands-on, visible leadership style, with the ability to spot issues on the shop floor and drive practical solutions.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
* Strong people management, coaching and communication skills.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
Reference: 225396382
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