Low Volume Section Manager – Machine Shop (Day Shift)

Job Description Location Miskin, Wales Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience We’re seeking a driven and accountable Section Manager to lead our low-volume machine shop operation on day shift, holding overall responsibility for production performance across all three shifts. Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, you’ll take direct leadership responsibility for the Production Supervisors and drive productivity, operational consistency, quality standards and people performance throughout the department. Low Volume Production is a fast-paced, engineering-led machining environment responsible for delivering low-volume and bespoke components across a wide range of products. The department plays a key role in supporting new product introduction and specialist manufacturing requirements, combining process development, CNC machining, and problem-solving capability to deliver high-quality parts with short lead times. You’ll be joining a supportive and ambitious manufacturing environment where you’ll benefit from ongoing training and leadership development, with the opportunity to shape and improve a growing production operation. Key Responsibilities Holding accountability for machine shop production performance across all shifts, driving productivity, efficiency and output Leading, coaching and developing Production Supervisors, ensuring consistent leadership standards, accountability and high performance Monitoring and improving key operational KPIs (e.g. performance, efficiency, downtime, delivery, credits to stock), taking proactive action to address issues Driving cost efficiency through productivity improvement, waste reduction and effective resource utilisation (including cost per credit hour) Ensuring communication and alignment across shifts to maintain operational continuity and performance ownership Maintaining oversight of quality standards, resolving production issues quickly while balancing delivery and product quality expectations Collaborating and influencing stakeholders to resolve shortages and ensure consistent application of quality standards effectively across manufacturing Supporting a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration and continuous improvement Providing regular performance updates and reporting to the Senior Production Manager Ensuring high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are maintained Key requirements Previous demonstrable leadership experience within a machine shop, engineering or manufacturing environment, managing supervisors and/or multiple production teams Operationally and commercially aware, with the ability to drive productivity through data analysis while maintaining quality and delivery performance Decision-maker by nature who can solve problems independently and take ownership of issues Effective collaborator, able to work cross-functionally to resolve operational and quality challenges quickly Credible and influential communicator, able to challenge constructively and drive consistent standards Demonstrates strong people leadership, including performance management, talent development and succession planning (e.g. 9 Box frameworks) Promotes alignment and accountability across shifts through clear communication and organisation Resilient and composed under pressure, demonstrating sound judgement Clear potential to progress into a senior operational leadership role, supporting a culture of accountability, urgency and continuous improvement Desirable requirements CNC machining or precision engineering background, with experience operating in a manufacturing environment Experience using ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and control Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including leading change or operational improvement initiatives Person specification As a Section Manager, you’ll be a leader who naturally takes ownership, drives standards, develops people and creates accountability across teams and shifts. You’ll lead from the front, challenge complacency, collaborate effectively across departments and build a high-performing production culture. Benefits When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. Please click here for further information about our benefits. At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R9370 Low Volume Section Manager – Machine Shop (Day Shift) (Open) Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.