Production Lead
Cheltenham
Production Manager – Precision Engineering | Cheltenham
4-Day Week (Monday to Thursday)
7:30am – 4:00pm | £35,500 per annum
Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a company where quality, craftsmanship, and culture come first?
Join a well-established precision engineering business with over 50 years of expertise supplying high-quality components to the aviation, defence, commercial, and research sectors.
We’re looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead a small, skilled team and help drive performance, compliance, and delivery. Whether you're a Team Leader ready for the next step, or a senior manager seeking a rewarding role in a close-knit company, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something special.
Why This Role?
32-hour working week – Monday to Thursday, no evenings or weekends!
A genuine work-life balance without compromising on career growth.
Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a low-turnover business with a fantastic reputation.
Work with a variety of sectors and cutting-edge clients across aerospace and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day operations across the shop floor.
Manage and mentor a small team of operators, inspectors, and specialists.
Drive production planning, scheduling and ensure on-time delivery to customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and health & safety regulations.
Support training, development, and continuous improvement across the team.
Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and stores to optimise workflow.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
Understanding of AS9100 and quality compliance.
Strong people skills with the ability to lead, motivate and support a small team.
Organised, proactive, and capable of solving problems on the shop floor.
Experience with MRP systems would be beneficial.
If you're looking for a leadership role in a smaller company where your contribution is valued, your ideas are heard, and your work-life balance is respected, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your production career.
Salary: Competitive salary.
Hours Per Week: 4 day week
