Operations Manager – Offsite / Manufacturing
Location: Coventry (Production Facility) + Some Offsite visits
Sector: Engineering / Offsite Manufacturing / Construction Support
Reporting to: Managing Director
Salary: £55-65k pa + Car + Bonus + Benefits Package
An established offsite manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead all workshop and operational activity at its Coventry production facility.
This is a senior, hands-on role with full responsibility for pricing, production planning, quality, health & safety, materials, and transport. The successful candidate will take ownership of operational performance while driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across the facility.
The Role
Pricing & Planning
Accurately price pipe spools and offsite-manufactured products
Complete take-offs from drawings and manage material ordering
Plan and schedule daily and weekly workloads to meet programme demands
Production & Workforce Management
Lead and allocate the production workforce to meet delivery targets
Oversee all products manufactured within the workshop
Run daily briefings and support training and development of the team
Quality Assurance
Ensure all products are manufactured to specification, including dimensional checks and testing
Maintain QA documentation and sign off products prior to dispatch
Health, Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safe systems of work
Carry out inspections, audits, and ensure actions are closed out
Materials, Deliveries & Transport
Manage stock levels and material availability
Coordinate deliveries, collections, and transport of finished products
Workshop Standards & Continuous Improvement
Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workshop environment
Lead 5S and housekeeping standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and output
Key Performance Expectations
On-time delivery performance of 95%+
Consistent achievement of weekly and monthly production targets
Rework rate below 2%
First-time testing pass rate of 98%+
Zero RIDDOR incidents and full H&S compliance
High workshop standards and positive client/visitor feedback
About You
Proven experience in an operations or production management role within manufacturing, engineering, or offsite construction
Strong planning, pricing, and organisational skills
Confident managing people, performance, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of quality systems, health & safety, and continuous improvement
Hands-on, visible leader with high standards and attention to detail
