Full job descriptionManufacturing Business Manager / Operations Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Manufacturing Business Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds. Reporting to senior group leadership, you will take overall responsibility for business performance, combining strategic planning with hands-on operational management to drive growth, profitability and continuous improvement.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
*Lead the day-to-day running of the manufacturing plant, ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability.
*Manage staff, suppliers, machinery and manufacturing processes to maintain a safe, effective and high-performing operation.
*Take full responsibility for profit and loss, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, working closely with senior leadership.
*Develop and implement annual and long-term business plans, driving continuous improvement and commercial growth.
*Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and employee relations activities to support workforce development.
*Oversee sales and marketing activities, maintain key customer relationships and identify opportunities to win new business.
*Identify, negotiate and manage relationships with agents and distributors in overseas markets.
*Champion exceptional levels of customer service, quality and professional standards throughout the business.
*Prepare quotations, issue work orders and release jobs into production while managing workflow and production schedules.
*Monitor stock levels, conduct stock takes and manage the purchasing of materials and packaging to support production requirements.
*Coordinate specialist external processing activities, including stock selection, packing, shipping documentation, sample tracking and quality monitoring.
*Maintain accurate production, stock, dispatch and material records to support efficient operations and quality standards.
*Oversee site maintenance activities and take a practical, hands-on approach, supporting production, packing and dispatch functions where required.
To be successful in this role, you will have significant senior-level experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment and a proven ability to lead both people and business performance.
*Senior management experience within manufacturing or engineering, including hands-on shop floor leadership.
*Knowledge of traditional manufacturing machinery and processes, including lathes, milling machines and grinding equipment.
*Demonstrable experience of budgeting, financial planning and profit and loss management.
*A successful track record of business leadership, team development, recruitment and employee management.
*Experience working towards sales targets, analysing markets and negotiating commercial agreements.
*Strong commercial awareness, communication skills and the confidence to make informed business decisions.
*A good understanding of HR procedures and employment legislation.
*Experience with production planning, job costing, quotations, purchasing and stock control.
*Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and customer service.
*A proactive and practical approach with the flexibility to support operational tasks when required.
For further information or to discuss your application, please contact:
Emily Clarke

Specialising in Business Support Recruitment