Production Leader – Designate

2 weeks ago

Hampshire, United Kingdom Bluetownonline Full time

Job Title: Production Leader – Designate

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary: £50,000 – £60,0000 + Bonus + 26 Days Holiday + Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Friday: 7:30am to 12:30pm

Ready to step up into a leadership role in manufacturing?

Are you a proactive engineer looking for a meaningful next move, one where your mindset, values and potential matter as much as your experience? We're looking for a Production Leader – Designate at Penta Precision, a growing precision machining business in Portsmouth. This role is a development opportunity designed to take the right person on a clear pathway into senior production leadership over time.

What you'll be doing

We want to invest in taking the right person on a journey with us.

Starting out, you'll support the Head of Manufacturing and Quality with:

Day-to-day coordination of live works orders through the shopfloor Assisting with production planning and scheduling Communicating with departments across the business to ensure smooth workflow Learning our systems, processes, and planning tools from the ground up

Over time, you'll progress to:

Taking ownership of the full production schedule Leading the daily operations of the production department Line managing team leaders and supporting them to deliver on the plan Running daily and weekly production meetings Driving performance and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

You don't need to have held a production leadership role before, but you do need the right attitude, energy, and foundation to grow into one.

We're looking for someone who:

Has a CNC machining and manufacturing background Is organised, proactive, and eager to learn Is curious, asks smart questions, and seeks to understand the bigger picture Shows empathy, humility, and excellent interpersonal skills Is comfortable using computers and willing to learn production systems Has or is ready to develop ownership mentality. Someone who "gets it" and "wants it" Wants to be the best at what they do and brings a mindset of continuous improvement Aligns with Penta's core values and long-term vision

This is a rare opportunity to be trained and mentored into a leadership role with real impact and purpose.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit on the sidelines. We're looking for someone ready to roll up their sleeves, learn fast, and take others with them, someone with the energy, curiosity and people-skills to grow into a leader who makes a real difference.

Why Join Penta

We're a progressive, people focused subcontract precision machining business with big plans. You'll join at an exciting stage as we grow our team, expand our capabilities, and continue our journey to become "the engineering company where everyone wants to work and who everyone wants to buy from."

What we offer:

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 starting salary range, with clear progression as you develop your skills and take on more responsibility Profit-related bonus based on performance and Penta's Core Values Leadership Development: A clear, supported pathway to grow into a senior leadership role, with hands-on experience, mentorship, and real responsibility from day one. Leave: 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays And nobody works their birthday Sick pay scheme Contributory pension scheme Death in service insurance

Ready to make an impact?

If you're ambitious, hands-on, and ready to step into a role with real progression potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the Apply button to submit your CV

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Production Leader, Production Manager, Machine Shop Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Plant Manager, Team Leader (Milling OR Turning) , CNC Engineer, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, Project Manager (Machining) may also be considered for this role.

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