At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise the fabrication area for safety, efficiency, and quality.
- Company: Join Oldham Engineering Limited, a respected engineering firm with exciting growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values safety, quality, and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic engineering setting while driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Oldham
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
About The Company:
Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth. Operating from its UK manufacturing sites in Oldham and Sheffield, the company has premium engineering facilities totalling over 150,000 sqft. The business is ISO9001 certified and holds the 'Investors in People' accolade. This is a unique opportunity to join an established and highly regarded engineering business.
About The Role:
The main purpose of the role is to provide broader leadership and direction across the fabrication area of the business, to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role will focus on operational performance, process improvement, resource planning, cross-functional alignment, and the continued development of the fabrication function.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction for the fabrication area, ensuring activity is aligned with wider business objectives, budget, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
- Work closely with the Fabrication Manager to review performance, workload priorities, labour planning, material flow, and effective use of equipment and resources.
- Support the Fabrication Manager in resolving operational issues, removing barriers, and ensuring fabrication work is planned, controlled, and delivered effectively.
- Work with other departments, and senior management teams to ensure fabrication activity is coordinated and aligned across the business.
- Monitor performance, including output, efficiency, quality, safety, rework, labour utilisation, and delivery performance, providing regular updates and improvement recommendations.
- Control and monitor costs within the fabrication area, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and use resources effectively.
- Ensure fabrication standards, quality requirements, welding procedures, work instructions, and inspection processes are followed consistently through appropriate management and support of the fabrication team.
- Drive continuous improvement across fabrication processes, workflow, housekeeping, communication, and team performance.
- Support the development of the Fabrication Manager, supervisors, and wider fabrication team, promoting accountability, effective communication, and a positive working environment.
- Support the HSQE team in maintaining a safety-first culture and ensuring fabrication activities comply with company procedures and current legislation.
Operations Manager - Fabrication employer: Oldham Engineering Limited
Oldham Engineering Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises health, safety, and environmental practices across its Oldham and Sheffield sites. With a commitment to employee growth through training and development, alongside its 'Investors in People' accreditation, the company fosters a positive environment where staff can thrive while contributing to meaningful engineering projects.
Contact Details:
Oldham Engineering Limited Recruitment Team
