CNC Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

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  • Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum + Training + Progression
  • Published: 1 July 2026

CNC Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

£50,000 – £60,000 + Training + Progression + Christmas Bonus + Half Day Friday + Free Parking

Watford

Are you a CNC Production Manager, Senior CNC Setter or Programmer with experience on Sliding Head Lathes looking to take the next step into a leadership role with a well-established precision engineering company offering autonomy, overtime and an early finish every Friday?

Do you want to join a specialist manufacturer of high-precision components where you’ll lead the day-to-day operation of the machine shop while remaining hands-on with Citizen or Star Sliding Head Lathes, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved?

This company is a trusted name in high-precision component manufacturing, supplying industries that demand the highest standards. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a CNC Production Manager to oversee workshop operations, manage production schedules and support the continued development of their machining department.

In this role, you will manage the day-to-day running of the workshop while setting and programming Citizen or Star Sliding Head CNC lathes, producing prototype and small to medium batch components in materials including stainless steel, aluminium and brass. You will ensure delivery deadlines are met, maintain ISO9001 quality standards and support continuous improvement across the production facility.

This role would suit a CNC Production Manager or an experienced Senior CNC Setter/Programmer with Sliding Head Lathe experience looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing precision engineering company offering overtime, bonuses and excellent working conditions.

The Role:

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the CNC workshop
  • Set and programme Citizen or Star Sliding Head CNC Lathes
  • Manufacture prototype and small to medium batch precision components
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Ensure production schedules, quality standards and ISO9001 compliance are maintained
  • Monday to Friday (Half Day Friday) with overtime available

The Person:

  • Experience setting and programming Sliding Head CNC Lathes
  • Citizen or Star machine experience
  • Background in precision engineering manufacturing

Reference Number: BBBH22234

Keywords: CNC Production Manager, Sliding Head, Citizen, Star, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Lathe, Precision Engineering, Workshop Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Watford

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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