ABOUT US:

Loading Bay Lifts Ltd is a rapidly growing engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of loading bay equipment, with a particular focus on scissor lifts for the retail, distribution, and industrial sectors. With a reputation for delivering robust, custom-engineered solutions, we are now seeking a proactive and experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our factory and help drive operational performance across the business.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in an operations or production management role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering and fabrication processes, including machining, laser/plasma cutting, welding, and assembly.
• Experience issuing drawings, and BOMs for project-based manufacturing.
• Competence in processing customer orders and managing despatch, particularly for spare parts or small batch components.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Effective leadership and communication skills with experience managing teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Outlook. A knowledge of CAD systems, Adobe Acrobat.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Operations Manager will oversee the full scope of factory operations, ensuring that production runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. This hands-on role involves daily management of production staff, scheduling and planning manufacturing activities, and closely coordinating with the Purchasing and Materials Controller to align material availability with output demands.
In addition to managing workflow and manufacturing timelines, the Operations Manager will be responsible for creating and issuing drawing/BOM packs for each project, ensuring the production team has all required documentation. They will also handle the processing and dispatching of spare parts orders, ensuring quick turnaround and accurate delivery to customers.
This role requires experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment and close collaboration with the design, sales, and installation teams to meet customer expectations and internal objectives.