Fabrication Operations Manager

Job Description:

Fabrications Operations Manager
Leicester
c£50,000 p.a.
 

• Do you thrive on leading busy operations with a sharp eye for workflow and delivery?
• Are you commercially minded and able to balance customer needs with production efficiency?
• Can you motivate teams and keep quality, performance, and safety front and centre?

The Company:
ER Recruitment is excited to be working exclusively with AVW Fabrications, a leading sheet metal fabrication company known for bespoke, high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. With a growing client base and a strong team in place, the company is now looking to appoint a Fabrication Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations and ensure commercial success through efficient leadership and planning.

Role & Responsibilities of the Fabrications Operations Manager:

• Manage the day-to-day activity of the fabrications and operations team, ensuring high performance and smooth workflow.
• Lead, motivate, and support a skilled team, including the Workshop Supervisor.
• Oversee customer quotations and ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability.
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements and provide fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Ensure efficient scheduling of production, allocation of resources, and on-time delivery of projects.
• Review and approve orders against customer drawings and technical specs.
• Work collaboratively to reduce errors, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with hands-on fabrication when necessary.
• Take a proactive role in health & safety, compliance, and team training.
• Support business growth by identifying commercial opportunities and building long-term customer relationships.

About You as the Fabrications Operations Manager:

• Proven experience in a fabrication or sheet metal environment, with strong operational leadership skills.
• Commercially aware with a solid understanding of pricing, quoting, and margins.
• Strong team leadership skills — able to motivate, guide, and get the best out of people at all levels.
• Comfortable managing production schedules, resources, and customer expectations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right first time.
• Practical, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Confident using CAD drawings, machine programming software, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

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