Operations Manager Welding & Fabrication
Location: Coventry (within 20-mile radius)
Salary: £60,000 £70,000 per annum (higher for the right candidate)
Are you a proven Operations Manager with a background in welding and fabrication? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where driving efficiency, leading teams, and delivering for customers is the priority?
Were seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day shop floor performance and help shape the future of a well-established, growing engineering business. This role is perfect for someone who combines hands-on technical knowledge with strategic leadership skills, and who takes pride in creating a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What youll be doing
1. Leading operations across welding, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes
2. Driving efficiency and performance on the shop floor to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
3. Overseeing production planning and scheduling to meet tight deadlines
4. Acting as a key point of contact for customers, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction
5. Managing and developing teams, promoting a safe, collaborative, and accountable working environment
6. Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhanc...