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 Leading operations across welding, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes
Driving efficiency and performance on the shop floor to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
Overseeing production planning and scheduling to meet tight deadlines
Acting as a key point of contact for customers, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction
Managing and developing teams, promoting a safe, collaborative, and accountable working environment
Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs
What were looking for Proven track record as an Operations Manager within a welding/fabrication environment (this is a must-have)
Strong knowledge of engineering processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings
A confident leader with a hands-on approach and natural ability to motivate teams
Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments
Whats on offer Competitive salary of £60,000 £70,000 (flexible for outstanding candidates)
Profit share scheme and company pension
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme and employee benefit initiatives
Genuine progression opportunities in a forward-thinking, expanding business
If youre a motivated Operations Manager with a welding/fabrication background looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, wed love to hear from you.
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