Operations Manager

The Role

1. Operations & Project Execution Oversee daytoday operations across factory, projects, planning, procurement, logistics, and site execution. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with approved specifications. Coordinate closely with Project Managers, ...

The Role
1. Operations & Project Execution Oversee daytoday operations across factory, projects, planning, procurement, logistics, and site execution. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with approved specifications. Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Factory Manager, Planning, and Technical teams to resolve execution challenges. Monitor project progress, production outputs, and installation activities to ensure alignment with master schedules. 2. Factory & Production Management Oversee steel fabrication, aluminum, façade, glazing, and metal works production. Ensure optimal utilization of machinery, manpower, materials, and shop floor capacity. Review and approve production plans, fabrication schedules, and delivery priorities. Ensure adherence to Lean manufacturing principles, productivity targets, and wastage reduction initiatives. 3. Planning, Scheduling & Resource Management Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and coordination between factory output and site installation requirements. Review and monitor shortterm and longterm production and project schedules. Align manpower, equipment, and material availability with project milestones. Proactively identify risks related to delays, capacity constraints, or resource gaps and implement corrective actions. Quality, HSE & Compliance Ensure full compliance with quality standards, method statements, ITPs, and client requirements. Oversee implementation of QA/QC systems across factory and project sites. Ensure strict compliance with HSE regulations, safety procedures, and statutory requirements. Support audits, inspections, mockups, and testing activities in coordination with QA/QC and HSE teams. 5. Commercial & Cost Control Support Work closely with Commercial, Contracts, and Finance teams to control costs and improve margins. Monitor operational KPIs related to productivity, wastage, rework, and cost efficiency. Support variation management, claims substantiation, and recovery of operational costs where applicable. Review operational budgets and support costsaving initiatives without compromising quality or safety. 6. Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead and mentor Operations Managers, Factory Manager, Project Managers, Planning Engineers, and Site Teams. Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. Support talent development, succession planning, and performance reviews for key operational roles. Ensure clear communication, coordination, and collaboration across departments. 7. Strategic Support & Continuous Improvement Support the General Manager in strategy execution, operational planning, and performance reviews. Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, digitalization, automation, and reporting systems. Lead or sponsor process improvement initiatives across factory and site operations. Prepare operational reports and dashboards for senior management review.

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering. -15+ years experience in steel fabrication, metal works, façade contracting, or manufacturing operations Ontime project delivery (%) - Factory productivity & utilization rates - Cost variance vs budget - Rework and wastage reduction - Safety performance (LTIFR, incidents) - Client satisfaction and quality compliance

About the company
A Strategic Partner, Not a Transactional Recruiter At Ardent Partners, we work in close partnership with developers, contractors and design consultancies to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions. Our focus is on understanding each clients business in detail and providing individuals who add genuine value over the long term. With deep expertise across the built environment, we combine commercial awareness with a thorough understanding of project delivery to connect organisations with exceptional talent.