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 organization 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.
- Being cognisant of the whole business system (Sales, Engineering, Operations) and making 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.
Location
This role is based in Coventry, offering a central location with excellent connectivity.
