Operations Manager

Pure Staff Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all activities at its Coventry production facility. This senior role encompasses responsibilities in pricing, production planning, quality assurance, and health & safety. The ideal candidate has a proven background in operations management within manufacturing or offsite construction and excels in leading teams to meet production targets while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all workshop and operational activity at the Coventry production facility.
• Ensure all products are manufactured to specification, including dimensional checks and testing.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safe systems of work.

Skills

Operations management

Production planning

Quality assurance

Health & safety compliance

Team leadership

Job description

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