Machine Shop Manager

Our client are a small precision engineering company based in Birmingham. Established for over 70 years, this family run business have been successfully involved in low volume/prototype manufacturing parts to a variety of industries. They employ 10 members of staff and offer both CNC and conventional machining.

Due to changes in the business they are now looking to recruit a Machine Shop Manager. You will have have worked in a similar capacity and are looking for a new challenge.

Are you a manager within manufacturing looking to lead a skilled team in well-equipped workshop for a growing and respected manufacturer?

This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of a hands-on Production Manager role, overseeing a team of 7 CNC/Conventional machinists, driving day-to-day operations, and ensuring high standards across new projects and modifications.

Based from their facility in Birmingham, this is a chance to join a company that offers a relaxed yet structured working environment, excellent culture, and ongoing investment in people and technology.

The Role

• Managing new jobs through to completion
• Ordering materials and liaising with suppliers
• Dealing with customers
• Looking at business strategy
• Compliance
• Overseeing Health and Safety
• Working on Autocad when new jobs come in

The Candidate

• Production / Machine Shop Managerial experience
• High level experience within a tooling OR machining environment
• Strong communicator with leadership or supervisory experience

This role will offer a certain degree of flexibility in working hours and great benefits including a great pension and private healthcare for you and your family.