Operations ManagerMaldon Area, EssexCompetitive Salary + Bonus SchemeA highly regarded precision sheet metal fabrication company in Essex is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to join its senior leadership team. The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering complex fabrication, welding, and engineering solutions to long-standing UK technology customers.Reporting directly to the MD, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a busy manufacturing facility, oversee shop floor activity, develop supervisory capability, and drive continuous improvement across the business.This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being close to engineering processes, supporting people, improving systems, and helping a growing organisation achieve its performance and delivery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily activities across a precision sheet metal fabrication and welding facility.Develop and support four Team Leaders, strengthening leadership capability throughout the business.Ensure delivery schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently achieved.Work closely with Purchasing, Inspection, Engineering, and Estimating teams to maximise efficiency and workflow.Maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a key point of contact for technical and commercial matters.Support improvements to planning systems, scheduling processes, ERP utilisation, and wider business systems.Identify opportunities to enhance ca