Operations Manager

Location: Ash Green

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a growing precision engineering company? This is your chance to join an innovative organisation as an Operations Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence and operational growth. With a clear pathway to progress into an Operations Director position, this opportunity offers unmatched career development, hands-on leadership, and the chance to shape the future of this dynamic business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment and are passionate about delivering measurable results, this role is tailor-made for you.

What You Will Do:

- Take ownership of operational performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), lead times, work-in-progress (WIP), and operational margins.

- Align manufacturing operations with customer demand, production capabilities, and commercial priorities to ensure seamless integration across the business.

- Lead production teams with a hands-on approach, maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor and driving accountability.

- Implement and sustain effective planning, scheduling, and WIP control systems to support business growth and scalability.

- Identify and resolve underperformance issues by addressing root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.

- Manage operational costs, budgets, and resource utilisation, ensuring decisions are linked to profitability and business performance.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven leadership experience in operations within a precision engineering or manufacturing SME.

- A strong understanding of key operational metrics, including OTD, WIP, lead times, and cost drivers.

- Demonstrated success in planning, capacity management, and improving shop floor performance.

- You will be cognisant of the whole business system (Sales, Engineering, Operations) and make decisions with total business impact as a priority.

- Financial literacy with experience managing budgets and evaluating capital expenditure decisions.

- A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and long-term capability building.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in aligning manufacturing operations with the company's vision of delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Your ability to lead, structure, and scale operations will directly contribute to the organisation's growth and reputation as a trusted solutions provider. With a culture that values high standards, accountability, and a down-to-earth approach, this is an environment where you can truly make a difference.

Location:

This role is based in Coventry, offering a central location with excellent connectivity.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career as an Operations Manager, don't wait-apply today and take the first step towards this outstanding opportunity.

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