Holding accountability for machine shop production performance across all shifts, driving productivity, efficiency and output
Leading, coaching and developing Production Supervisors, ensuring consistent leadership standards, accountability and high performance
Monitoring and improving key operational KPIs (e.g. performance, efficiency, downtime, delivery, credits to stock), taking proactive action to address issues
Driving cost efficiency through productivity improvement, waste reduction and effective resource utilisation (including cost per credit hour)
Ensuring communication and alignment across shifts to maintain operational continuity and performance ownership
Maintaining oversight of quality standards, resolving production issues quickly while balancing delivery and product quality expectations
Collaborating and influencing stakeholders to resolve shortages and ensure consistent application of quality standards effectively across manufacturing
Supporting a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration and continuous improvement
Providing regular performance updates and reporting to the Senior Production Manager
Ensuring high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are maintained
Key requirements
Previous demonstrable leadership experience within a machine shop, engineering or manufacturing environment, managing supervisors and/or multiple production teams
Operationally and commercially aware, with the ability to drive productivity through data analysis while maintaining quality and delivery performance
Decision-maker by nature who can solve problems independently and take ownership of issues
Effective collaborator, able to work cross-functionally to resolve operational and quality challenges quickly
Credible and influential communicator, able to challenge constructively and drive consistent standards
Demonstrates strong people leadership, including performance management, talent development and succession planning (e.g. 9 Box frameworks)
Promotes alignment and accountability across shifts through clear communication and organisation
Resilient and composed under pressure, demonstrating sound judgement
Clear potential to progress into a senior operational leadership role, supporting a culture of accountability, urgency and continuous improvement
Desirable requirements
CNC machining or precision engineering background, with experience operating in a manufacturing environment
Experience using ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and control
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including leading change or operational improvement initiatives
Person specification
As a Section Manager, you'll be a leader who naturally takes ownership, drives standards, develops people and creates accountability across teams and shifts. You'll lead from the front, challenge complacency, collaborate effectively across departments and build a high-performing production culture.
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
Location Miskin, Wales
Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience
We're seeking a driven and accountable Section Manager to lead our low-volume machine shop operation on day shift, holding overall responsibility for production performance across all three shifts.
Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, you'll take direct leadership responsibility for the Production Supervisors and drive productivity, operational consistency, quality standards and people performance throughout the department.
Low Volume Production is a fast-paced, engineering-led machining environment responsible for delivering low-volume and bespoke components across a wide range of products.
The department plays a key role in supporting new product introduction and specialist manufacturing requirements, combining process development, CNC machining, and problem-solving capability to deliver high-quality parts with short lead times.
You'll be joining a supportive and ambitious manufacturing environment where you'll benefit from ongoing training and leadership development, with the opportunity to shape and improve a growing production operation.
Renishaw · Miskin, UK