A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established specialist manufacturing business. As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading the success of the finishing department, developing performance, processes, and output. Managing a team of 3 supervisors and a team of 62.  
 
Job Description for the role:

• As the Operations Manager, you will lead the team in SAP usage for optimal data processing, analysis, and planning.
• Toolbox talks and regular shift meetings with all shifts, including night workers.
• Creation of production schedules in all plants.
• Stock management and rotation, and ordering of consumable materials.
• Support the development of new and existing external/internal customer base, support estimating and pricing new/potential orders.
• As the Operations Manager, you will ensure on-time, on-quality, and on-cost delivery of post-fabrication processes and coated parts for delivery to customers
• Lead, promote, and manage the achievement of an exceptional level of Health & Safety compliance and culture
• Manage and drive production KPI’s
• Regular review of  production performance with the team to drive output
• Understand the changing needs of staff and deploy strategies and tactics to enhance workplace wellbeing and overall employee satisfaction
• Identify appropriate development and training for direct reports, including underperformers and high performers 

It would be good to see candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Must have previous experience working as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager, or similar role is essential
• A proven background in Manufacturing, Factory, Production, or Engineering is essential
• SAP Business One experience would be highly preferred, however,r not essential. will consider other ERP/MRP system experience
• Proven background in driving Improvements and production efficiencies
• Calm under pressure and be able to manage a hectic and changing workflow
• Ability to delegate
• Strong scheduling experience or planning experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong people leader with proven background in managing people, performance, training, and development
• Results driven

Hours:  Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Salary:  £50,000 to £55,000 Per Annum
  
Benefits:
Holiday:  25 days plus Bank Holidays (8)
PMI:  Taxable benefit, but paid for by the employer after probation
Pension:  Employee 5%, Employer 3% (Legal & General)
Bonus:  Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Life Assurance: 2 times annual salary
Healthcare after probation 
Others: ERP and Reward Gateway (discounts)
  
Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.