Job Title: Operations Manager Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Location: Dukinfield, Greater Manchester (On-site, with free parking) Lead Operations at a Fast-Growing, Specialist Manufacturing Site. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role at a highly specialised fabrication and welding facility supporting critical, high-value sectors. The business is growing fast – with significant investment, a strong project pipeline, and an increasing presence in sectors like aerospace, defence, and precision engineering. Operating from a modern, purpose-built facility, the team delivers complex fabricated assemblies with a sharp focus on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. As Operations Manager, you’ll have the mandate to lead day-to-day production and the scope to make a genuine impact on performance, culture, and long-term success. What You’ll Be Doing * Oversee daily manufacturing operations across fabrication, welding, and assembly * Lead, coach, and support a skilled, multidisciplinary team * Embed Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and CI initiatives across the site * Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently achieved * Collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams on new and existing projects * Monitor performance using SQCDPS and drive improvements in key metrics * Manage equipment, capacity planning, and supplier engagement * Take the lead on production issue resolution and escalation * Report production status to internal teams and customers What You’ll Need * Experience in operations or production management * Ideally from a fabrication, welding, or complex manufacturing background * Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage shop floor teams * Strong Lean and CI knowledge – this is essential * A safety-first mindset – NEBOSH or IOSH preferred * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings * Familiarity with planning tools and shop floor systems * Full UK working rights and a driving licence What’s In It for You? * £45k–£50k salary depending on experience * Company bonus - discretionary * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Free on-site parking * Discounted gym membership * Retail and lifestyle benefits * Career progression within a growing engineering group * Supportive team, long-term security, and genuine ownership Sound like your kind of challenge? Step into a role where your decisions shape daily operations, your ideas drive improvement, and your leadership really matters. Apply today and start the next chapter of your career