Operations Manager in Stockton on Tees

Energy Jobline CVL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations in a manufacturing environment in Stockton on Tees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership, quality management, and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and budget control. This role offers a permanent position with a competitive salary and good company culture.

Benefits

Private health care

Good pension

24 days holiday plus statutory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong track record of improving production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within a manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.
• Hold budget and cost control responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Manufacturing Processes

Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

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What is in it for you?

• Permanent role
• Stockton on Tees location
• Annual salary £40K-£45K DOE
• 39-hour week – Monday to Friday, day shift only – 1pm finish on a Friday
• 24 days holiday plus statutory (3 required for Christmas shutdown)
• Private health care
• Good pension
• Supportive company culture
• Dog friendly office

The Business

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Operations Manager to oversee and optimise the daily operations within a busy manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business management, manufacturing, team leadership, and quality management systems, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

Our client manufactures onsite at their Stockton on Tees facility and they have a steady and reliable order book, priding themselves on the long‑lasting relationships in place and the service they deliver. The business is a profitable enterprise within a buoyant marketplace. The organisation is 43 years old so they are long established in their field of expertise and they have a passion to maintain relationships and grow new business.

The Role

• Holding an overarching responsibility for Business Operations, ultimately overseeing a team of 5 people and reporting directly into the business Directors
• Point of contact for customers, preparing quotations and resolving issues
• Working to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems BS EN ISO 9001 and to ensure consistent product quality
• Investigating quality issues and leading root‑cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed
• Ensuring the effective delivery of "soft HR" practices. Supervising, mentoring, and developing a team
• Promoting a culture of teamwork, safety, continuous improvement, and quality excellence across all levels
• Working in‑conjunction with the Production Supervisor to ultimately deliver the production plan
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements
• Holding budget and cost control responsibility. Having ownership of procurement and stock control
• Ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained adequately

The Person

• You will either be a proven Operations Manager or someone with the ambition & drive to step into and learn within the role
• You will have proven leadership within a manufacturing environment (minimum 5 years)
• Established track record of managing teams, improving production processes, and meeting operational targets, while ensuring product quality
• Experience in managing QMS, quality audits, and product inspections
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production planning
• Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry standards such as ISO 9001
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff
• The ability to forge customer relationships and manage customer expectations
• A flexible ‘hands‑on’ attitude to aid the requirements of a small, yet highly successful, business enterprise. Be prepared to take on any tasks necessary
• A genuine desire to grow and develop within a business

To Apply

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply directly by calling Westray Recruitment Group. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.