Manufacturing Operations Manager
Location
Heaton Norris, Greater Manchester
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 08, 2026
Manufacturing Operations Manager
“This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can manage both production performance and wider operational processes within a busy sheet metal manufacturing business. You’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, delivery performance and reducing reliance on company directors.”
Role Purpose:
To take full responsibility for both the day-to-day production operation and wider business operations, ensuring jobs move efficiently from quotation handover through production to dispatch.
This role will oversee shop floor performance, production planning, materials, systems, and operational efficiency while reducing reliance on directors for day-to-day decision making.
The successful candidate will bring structure, accountability, and leadership across the business while maintaining strong customer service and delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily production activities using MRP system (MIETrak)
Plan, schedule, an...
“This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can manage both production performance and wider operational processes within a busy sheet metal manufacturing business. You’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, delivery performance and reducing reliance on company directors.”
Role Purpose:
To take full responsibility for both the day-to-day production operation and wider business operations, ensuring jobs move efficiently from quotation handover through production to dispatch.
This role will oversee shop floor performance, production planning, materials, systems, and operational efficiency while reducing reliance on directors for day-to-day decision making.
The successful candidate will bring structure, accountability, and leadership across the business while maintaining strong customer service and delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily production activities using MRP system (MIETrak)
Plan, schedule, an...