Job Details

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Weymouth, Dorset (Onsite)
Sector: Precision Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a growing precision engineering business based in Weymouth, Dorset, supplying high-quality machined components to automotive, maritime, aerospace, defence, and specialist industrial clients.
The company has built its reputation on precision, reliability, and long-standing partnerships. With a strong order book and continued investment in advanced CNC machinery, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and capability expansion.

The Opportunity as Production Manager

My client is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in precision machining and CNC operations to lead their shop floor and mentor their production team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with solid production operational experience who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery. You will play a key role in driving performance, developing people, and ensuring the business maintains the high standards its reputation is built on.
This is an onsite role based in Weymouth, Dorset.

Key Responsibilities as Production Manager

• Lead, manage, and mentor team leaders, CNC machinists, and production staff
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture across the shop floor
• Oversee daily production operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Implement and improve production planning and workflow processes
• Drive operational performance using KPIs (OEE, delivery performance, productivity, scrap reduction)
• Ensure compliance with aerospace, defence, and automotive quality standards
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth job transitions
• Maintain and promote high standards of health andamp; safety

About You

• Proven production operational experience within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment
• Strong technical understanding of CNC milling, turning, and multi-axis machining
• Demonstrable experience mentoring and developing production teams
• A practical, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and support others
• Experience supplying regulated sectors such as aerospace and/or defence is advantageous
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery

What's on Offer as Production Manager

• Up to -65k basic Salary
• A stable, growing business with a strong order book
• Opportunity to influence and shape operational performance
• Investment in modern CNC machinery and technology
• A reputation-led company known for quality and reliability
• Long-term career opportunity within a supportive leadership team

This is an exciting opportunity for a production professional who combines technical precision machining knowledge with strong operational leadership and mentoring capability. If you are ready to lead from the front and develop a high-performing team in a growing Dorset-based business, I would welcome a confidential conversation.