Milling Section Manager
6 days ago
Royal Leamington Spa
Location: Nuneaton Salary: £45,000 per annum Hours: Full-time About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Milling Section Manager to lead their CNC milling department. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a section of 22 CNC milling machines, driving productivity, maintaining exceptional quality standards and leading a skilled team. The successful candidate will also oversee the de-burring department, ensuring efficient workflow, high standards of workmanship and effective team management. Key Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day operation of a 22-machine CNC milling section., • Produce, modify and optimise CNC programs using offline programming software., • Drive machine utilisation, efficiency and productivity across the department., • Plan and coordinate workflow to ensure customer delivery dates are consistently achieved., • Lead, motivate and develop the milling team, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability., • Manage staffing levels and allocate work effectively across the department., • Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation., • Oversee the de-burring department, managing workflow, priorities and personnel., • Work closely with Planning, Quality and Production Management to maximise output., • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed. Essential Requirements • Extensive experience programming and machining 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines., • Strong offline CNC programming experience., • Proven experience managing a CNC milling section or manufacturing team., • Excellent understanding of machining strategies, tooling and cutting techniques., • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Excellent organisational and planning ability., • Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality manufacturing standards., • A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. Preferred Experience • Experience using OneCNC and/or Autodesk Fusion 360 for offline programming., • Aerospace precision engineering experience., • Lean Manufacturing and 5S knowledge., • Experience using ERP/MRP systems. What We Offer • £45,000 per annum, • Opportunity to lead a well-established CNC milling department., • Modern, high-spec CNC machinery., • Career progression within a growing precision engineering business., • Supportive management team focused on continuous improvement. If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills and ambition to lead a high-performing CNC milling department, wed love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ