Production Manager

  • KPJ Group
  • Stockport, Cheshire
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

We re hiring for a Production Manager to join a growing engineering business based in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with CNC experience to take the reins of a busy, multi-department production team and play a key role in driving output, quality and process improvements across the shop floor.

What s on offer?

  • £50k- £55k p/a
  • Mon Fri 8am 5pm
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Annual bonus
  • Pension contribution scheme

What will you be doing as a Production Manager?

  • Leading daily operations across the CNC workshop, assembly and finishing teams
  • Producing and optimising CAM programs and CNC workflows
  • Planning production schedules to meet demand
  • Implementing quality assurance and resolving quality issues quickly
  • Mentoring and motivating a team of 8+ engineers
  • Championing continuous improvement and best practices
  • Working closely with the engineering and procurement teams to manage inventory, tooling and process improvements
  • Managing apprenticeships and supporting staff development

What do you need?

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Hands-on CNC machining experience including CNC Milling Centres, CNC Lathes and Manual Lathes
  • Working knowledge of CAM software such as Edgecam (or similar)
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and ERP systems (SAP/other)

Apply today or speak with Sadiye at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.