Manufacturing Operations Manager


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Porth, CF43 4UG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Operations Manager | Manufacturing Operations Manager | Production Manager | Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced

Operations Manager on behalf of an industry-leading tubular metal manufacturing business entering an exciting phase of strategic growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced

Manufacturing Operations Manager, Production Manager, Factory Manager or Lean Manufacturing professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and can drive operational excellence across a busy manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will translate business strategy into daily execution, optimise production workflows and develop a strong culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

Full-time position.

Permanent opportunity.

Opportunity to join an industry-leading tubular metal manufacturing business during an exciting phase of strategic growth.

Key Duties

Take ownership of factory-floor performance, ensuring efficient production processes across laser cutting, fabrication and powder coating operations.

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure smooth workflow across Laser Cutting, Fabrication and Powder Coating departments.

Coordinate across departments to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, resolve issues and minimise downtime.

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to reduce waste and optimise process flow.

Maximise machine utilisation, labour productivity and on-time order fulfilment.

Support the implementation of manufacturing systems and improved processes.

Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor and lead by example.

Support production teams during peak periods.

Upskill, mentor and empower the Production Manager and Department Team Leaders.

Ensure effective shift handovers and clear communication across departments.

Build a high-performance culture based on ownership, accountability and strong safety standards.

Monitor and improve OEE, maximising machine availability and performance.

Maintain strong Health & Safety standards and compliance.

Improve quality by reducing scrap, rework and customer defects.

Improve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) dispatch performance.

Monitor labour productivity and reduce lead times.

Requirements

Proven experience managing manufacturing operations, preferably within tubular metal fabrication, steel processing or heavy assembly environments.

Demonstrable success driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Six Sigma knowledge or experience.

Experience implementing manufacturing systems.

Fabrication, laser cutting or sheet metal manufacturing experience.

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Interested?

If you're an experienced

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Production Manager or Lean Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge within a growing manufacturing business, apply today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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