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.