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Operations Manager
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Owen Daniels are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturer of bespoke machinery and precision-engineered components. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, planning, and team leadership across the factory.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real autonomy, suited to someone with a strong background in precision engineering or machinery build, who can balance strategic oversight with practical involvement in the shop floor.
Salary: Up too £55,000 p.a. plus excellent benefits
Location: Coventry
The Role:
As Operations Manager, you’ll report directly to the Managing Director and take ownership of all site operations – covering production, planning, team performance, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure products are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations across the factory, including machining, assembly, and production support functions
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team across production and operations
Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and efficient use of resources
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing to resolve production issues
Monitor performance KPIs (OEE, lead times, output, waste) and drive improvement plans
Implement lean manufacturing practices and support continuous improvement projects
Manage capacity planning and ensure adherence to production schedules
Lead daily production meetings and support root cause investigations when needed
Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and high performanceExperience Required:
Proven experience as an Operations Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing
Background in precision engineering, machinery build, or CNC machining environments
Strong understanding of production planning, resource management, and team leadership
Hands-on approach with the ability to engage directly with shop floor teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment
Experience with lean tools and continuous improvement methods (e.g. 5S, Kaizen, SMED)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skillsIf you are interested in the Operations Manager role, please apply now to be consideredBefore You Apply
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