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Production Manager - Engineering Workshop Manager - Coventry - Super role and SME businessDay-to-day running of the shop floor - Managing and assisting a team of Operators/machinistsFull time permanent role - Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 Friday 07:30 – 12:30Hourly rate negotiable up to £23.00 ph - or set base salary (FT perm role with growth) - We want to right person.Machining programming, reading engineering drawings, supervision and hands on.Hands-on, supervisory role - Work with a precision engineering company that is down to earth and easy going.Assist a team of CNC Millers, manage the shop floor, ensure quality standards.Coventry - Start ASAPSupportive, professional, down-to-earth team, great culture and valuesNatalie @ Duval is recruiting!We need a hands-on Production Manager to take charge of a busy, high-performing machine shop in a respected engineering business. If you’re a skilled machinist with a knack for motivating teams, solving problems, and keeping production running like clockwork, this is the role for you!You will be be the go-to person on the shop floor, leading a team of CNC millers, planning workloads, and ensuring top-notch quality and output. You’ll still be on the tools when needed, so this is perfect for someone who loves the buzz of the workshop and thrives in a fast-paced environment.The Role:Oversee day-to-day shop floor operations and workflow planningLead a team of machinists , providing guidance and directionOperate manual machinery (lathe and/or milling machine) to a high standardAccurately interpret and work from complex engineering drawingsUse measuring equipment confidently and precisely to ensure quality controlMake real-time decisions to address shop floor challengesLiaise with management and support departments to meet production goalsAdapt to varied workloads and tight deadlinesWe need:Proven experience in a similar machine shop or production leadership roleStrong reading and interpretation skills for all levels of technical and engineering drawingsConfident use of micrometres, verniers, gauges, and other precision measuring toolsStrong leadership, team coordination, and communication skillsGood decision-maker, proactive and solutions-focusedWillingness to work fluctuating weekends and support additional shift needsBonus Skills:Ability to driveExperience with CNC machines (setting or programming)Familiarity with CAD software or ability to interpret CAD outputsIf you’re ready to lead from the front and bring your experience to a business that values precision, teamwork, and progress, apply now and let’s get you on the shop floor!