Operations Manager – Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Ready to take full ownership of a successful and growing precision engineering operation?
We’re looking for an Operations Manager who thrives in a hands-on environment and loves the buzz of keeping things moving. If you enjoy leading people, improving processes and making smart decisions that boost output and quality, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead, coach and develop CNC machinists, inspectors and team leads
* Turn the production plan into reality – right people, right skills, right priorities
* Track KPIs, drive improvement and remove bottlenecks before they become issues. If there's capacity for more, work with sales to drive their activity and fill the production schedule.
* Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Commercial to hit delivery targets
* Own planning through the MRP/ERP system, including work orders, capacity planning and reporting (PowerBI)
* Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across the shop floor
What we’re looking for
* Manufacturing / engineering background (machining / precision components is ideal), supplying into a regulated market
* Experience leading teams in a production environment
* Confident working with MRP/ERP systems and production data (PowerBI)
* Strong communicator who is comfortable with daily coaching, managing performance and keeping the workforce informed on metrics
* Someone who takes proactively takes action, makes decisions, solves problems and keeps the team focused on delivery
Why this role?
You'll have real influence, driving quality, efficiency, output and on-time delivery, while shaping how the operation runs. If you’re motivated by seeing your decisions make an impact, this is the place to do it.