Overview
Owen Daniels are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturer of bespoke machinery and precision-engineered components. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, planning, and team leadership across the factory.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real autonomy, suited to someone with a strong background in precision engineering or machinery build, who can balance strategic oversight with practical involvement in the shop floor.
Salary: Up to £55,000 p.a. plus excellent benefits
Location: Coventry
Role
As Operations Manager, you'll report directly to the Managing Director and take ownership of all site operations - covering production, planning, team performance, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure products are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily operations across the factory, including machining, assembly, and production support functions
* Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team across production and operations
* Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and efficient use of resources
* Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing to resolve production issues
* Monitor performance KPIs (OEE, lead times, output, waste) and drive improvement plans
* Implement lean manufacturing practices and support continuous improvement projects
* Manage capacity planning and ensure adherence to production schedules
* Lead daily production meetings and support root cause investigations when needed
* Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance
Experience Required
* Proven experience as an Operations Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing
* Background in precision engineering, machinery build, or CNC machining environments
* Strong understanding of production planning, resource management, and team leadership
* Hands-on approach with the ability to engage directly with shop floor teams
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment
* Experience with lean tools and continuous improvement methods (e.g. 5S, Kaizen, SMED)
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
If you are interested in the Operations Manager role, please apply now to be considered
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