Operations Manager (Engineering & Fabrication)
Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a background in engineering or fabrication and a passion for driving operational excellence?
Location: Leeds
Pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 16:30
Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager (Engineering & Fabrication) to take ownership of a well-established fabrication and engineering operation. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded Operations Manager to step into a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for workshop operations, customer relationships, financial performance and strategic business improvement. The successful Operations Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, profitability and sustainable growth whilst leading a skilled and dedicated team. This position offers far more than day-to-day workshop management. The Operations Manager will be a key decision-maker, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen customer relationships and support the long‑term success of the business.
Benefits
- Leadership role with significant autonomy and influence
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing engineering operation
- Collaborative and supportive senior management team
- Long‑term career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day‑to‑day management of the fabrication workshop, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards
- Manage production schedules, resource allocation and operational performance
- Lead, motivate and develop a small team of fabrication professionals and administrative support staff
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers
- Support estimating activities and contribute to the preparation of quotations and commercial proposals
- Take ownership of profit and loss performance, helping to drive profitability and operational efficiency
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the business
- Lead the implementation and integration of business management, accounting or operational systems
- Work closely with finance functions to support reporting, invoicing and financial controls
- Contribute to strategic planning and business development activities
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background within steel fabrication, engineering or a related manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in a leadership role such as Operations Manager, Production Manager, Works Manager or Engineering Manager
- Demonstrable experience managing teams and driving operational performance
- Estimating and commercial experience within an engineering or fabrication environment
- Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills
- Experience implementing new systems, processes or operational improvements
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial controls
- Self‑motivated, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Operations Manager to join a respected engineering business where your contribution will have a direct impact on operational success and future growth. If you’re looking for a role that combines leadership, commercial responsibility, customer engagement and operational improvement, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
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