Milling Section Manager

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

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• Manage the day-to-day operation of a 22-machine CNC milling section.
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• Produce, modify and optimise CNC programs using offline programming software.
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• Drive machine utilisation, efficiency and productivity across the department.
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• Plan and coordinate workflow to ensure customer delivery dates are consistently achieved.
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• Lead, motivate and develop the milling team, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability.
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• Manage staffing levels and allocate work effectively across the department.
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• Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation.
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• Oversee the de-burring department, managing workflow, priorities and personnel.
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• Work closely with Planning, Quality and Production Management to maximise output.
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• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed.
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Essential Requirements

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• Extensive experience programming and machining 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
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• Strong offline CNC programming experience.
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• Proven experience managing a CNC milling section or manufacturing team.
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• Excellent understanding of machining strategies, tooling and cutting techniques.
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• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
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• Strong leadership and people management skills.
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• Excellent organisational and planning ability.
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• Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality manufacturing standards.
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• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
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Preferred Experience

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• Experience using OneCNC and/or Autodesk Fusion 360 for offline programming.
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• Aerospace precision engineering experience.
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• Lean Manufacturing and 5S knowledge.
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• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
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What We Offer

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• £45,000 per annum
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• Opportunity to lead a well-established CNC milling department.
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• Modern, high-spec CNC machinery.
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• Career progression within a growing precision engineering business.
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• Supportive management team focused on continuous improvement.
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If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills and ambition to lead a high-performing CNC milling department, wed love to hear from you.

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