Operations Manager

Operations Manager Are you a Production Manager looking for that next step, or an Operations Manager looking to advance your career in an owner managed business? This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Manager to join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business based in Stoke on Trent. This business is fast paced and requires an individual that is comfortable with variety and collaborating with various functions. This business is thriving and continues to develop a highly skilled workforce within their specialised manufacturing field. With a £30 million turnover, they are leading the way in the industry and introducing innovative new products as well as acquiring new businesses to strengthen their offering. The role: The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, effective and commercially sound delivery of the company’s order fulfilment and processing activities. The role carries senior management accountability for the control of high‑value metal stock (c.2,000 tonnes, up to £20M), operational performance, and service delivery to Sales, external customers and other company sites. This is a senior operational leadership role with a high degree of autonomy, decision‑making authority and financial risk exposure. The Operations Manager balances day‑to‑day operational delivery with the continuous improvement of people, processes and facilities. This business values loyalty and rewards its people with internal promotions and development opportunities. They offer benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays AND a fantastic profit share bonus scheme, allowing even more recognition for your work! What we need from you? * Proven experience in an Operations or Warehouse Management roles with significant accountability. * Demonstrable experience managing high‑value inventory and associated financial risk. * Strong people leadership skills with experience managing mixed shop‑floor and office teams. * Evidence of delivering improvements in safety, service performance, lead time and cost. * Confident decision‑maker, able to operate under pressure and manage competing priorities. Desirable * Experience in metals, materials handling or industrial processing environments. * Knowledge of sawing, machining or non‑destructive testing operations. * Experience supporting multi‑site operations and/or external customers. * Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement methodologies. Essential Details Position – Operations Manager Location – Stoke on Trent Salary - £55-60k + attractive benefits package Think you’ve got what we need? If you’re an experienced leader ready to take on a Operations Manager role with real influence and accountability, introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA on (phone number removed) or by applying for a confidential conversation. Privacy notice: At Consult KA we take your privacy seriously. We process personal data relating to people who apply for job vacancies with us or who send speculative job applications (this could include name, address, email, phone no., qualifications, and employment history). The information provided by you will only be processed and used to contact you as part of the recruitment process – note, we may contact you about the specific job you have applied for or about other vacancies which we feel you may be suitable for