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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SK4, Heaton Norris, Borough of Stockport

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Manager

“This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can manage both production performance and wider operational processes within a busy sheet metal manufacturing business. You’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, delivery performance and reducing reliance on company directors.”

Role Purpose:

To take full responsibility for both the day-to-day production operation and wider business operations, ensuring jobs move efficiently from quotation handover through production to dispatch.

This role will oversee shop floor performance, production planning, materials, systems, and operational efficiency while reducing reliance on directors for day-to-day decision making.

The successful candidate will bring structure, accountability, and leadership across the business while maintaining strong customer service and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily production activities using MRP system (MIETrak)

Plan, schedule, and prioritise workflow across:

Laser Cutting

Press Brake

Fabrication

Welding

Finishing

Assembly

Ensure jobs are completed on time and to required quality standards

Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions

Manage production capacity and labour planning

Improve workflow efficiency across departments

Oversee purchasing of raw materials and subcontract services

Manage stock levels and material availability

Coordinate dispatch and delivery schedules

Maintain supplier relationships

Ensure operational systems are running effectively

Improve business processes and reduce waste/costs

Support long-term capacity planning

Leadership & People Management

Lead shop floor supervisors/team leaders

Manage employee performance, attendance, and productivity

Provide strong day-to-day leadership

Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development

Create accountability across departments

MRP / Systems Management

Take ownership of MIETrak

Ensure jobs are accurately loaded, tracked, and closed off

Improve use of system data for operational planning

Ensure accurate production reporting

Customer & Commercial Support

Work closely with estimating/sales team on lead times

Communicate realistic delivery dates to customers

Resolve operational/customer issues quickly

Support business growth by improving operational capacity

Continuous Improvement

Monitor:

Labour utilisation

Machine utilisation

Delivery performance

Job profitability

Production lead times

Implement lean improvements

Reduce inefficiencies and downtime

Health, Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements

Maintain quality standards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

Strong background in sheet metal fabrication/manufacturing

Experience with laser, press brake, fabrication and welding environments

Previous experience in both production and operational leadership

Strong MRP/ERP experience (MIETrak ideal)

Commercial awareness

Strong leadership ability

Hands-on problem solver

Able to work in fast-paced SME environment

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