Operations Manager
Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: Coventry
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Application date: 19th May 2026
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a growing precision engineering company? This is your chance to join an innovative organisation as an Operations Manager, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence and operational growth. With a clear pathway to progress into an Operations Director position, this opportunity offers unmatched career development, hands-on leadership, and the chance to shape the future of this dynamic business. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment and are passionate about delivering measurable results, this role is tailor-made for you.
What You Will Do:
– Take ownership of operational performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), lead times, work-in-progress (WIP), and operational margins.
– Align manufacturing operations with customer demand, production capabilities, and commercial priorities to ensure seamless integration across the business.
– Lead production teams with a hands-on approach, maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor and driving accountability.
– Implement and sustain effective planning, scheduling, and WIP control systems to support business growth and scalability.
– Identify and resolve underperformance issues by addressing root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
– Manage operational costs, budgets, and resource utilisation, ensuring decisions are linked to profitability and business performance.
What You Will Bring:
– Proven leadership experience in operations within a precision engineering or manufacturing SME.
– A strong understanding of key operational metrics, including OTD, WIP, lead times, and cost drivers.
– Demonstrated success in planning, capacity management, and improving shop floor performance.
– You will be cognisant of the whole business system (Sales, Engineering, Operations) and make decisions with total business impact as a priority.
– Financial literacy with experience managing budgets and evaluating capital expenditure decisions.
– A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and long-term capability building.
In this role, you’ll be instrumental in aligning manufacturing operations with the company’s vision of delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Your ability to lead, structure, and scale operations will directly contribute to the organisation’s growth and reputation as a trusted solutions provider. With a culture that values high standards, accountability, and a down-to-earth approach, this is an environment where you can truly make a difference.