Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Offsite / Manufacturing

Location:

Coventry (Production Facility) + Some Offsite visits

Sector:
Engineering / Offsite Manufacturing / Construction Support

Reporting to:
Managing Director

Salary: £55-65k pa + Car + Bonus + Benefits Package

An established offsite manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead all workshop and operational activity at its Coventry production facility.

This is a senior, hands‑on role with full responsibility for pricing, production planning, quality, health & safety, materials, and transport. The successful candidate will take ownership of operational performance while driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across the facility.

• Accurately price pipe spools and offsite‑manufactured products
• Complete take‑offs from drawings and manage material ordering
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly workloads to meet programme demands

• Lead and allocate the production workforce to meet delivery targets
• Oversee all products manufactured within the workshop
• Run daily briefings and support training and development of the team

• Ensure all products are manufactured to specification, including dimensional checks and testing
• Maintain QA documentation and sign off products prior to dispatch

• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safe systems of work
• Carry out inspections, audits, and ensure actions are closed out

• Manage stock levels and material availability
• Coordinate deliveries, collections, and transport of finished products

• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workshop environment
• Lead 5S and housekeeping standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and output

• On-time delivery performance of 95%+
• Consistent achievement of weekly and monthly production targets
• Rework rate below 2%
• First‑time testing pass rate of 98%+
• Zero RIDDOR incidents and full H&S compliance
• High workshop standards and positive client/visitor feedback

• Proven experience in an operations or production management role within manufacturing, engineering, or offsite construction
• Strong planning, pricing, and organisational skills
• Confident managing people, performance, and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong understanding of quality systems, health & safety, and continuous improvement
• Hands‑on, visible leader with high standards and attention to detail