White Label Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Operations Manager. Salary: Competitive. Location: Trafford Park, Manchester. On-site, with secure parking and EV charging provided. Join a World-Leading Manufacturer Supplying into Energy, Defence and Scientific Industries The company is an independent, Manchester-based manufacturer of specialist materials used across energy, aerospace, research and engineering projects. With a 30+ year track record of exporting to 65+ countries, they are a stable, growing business with a strong technical heritage and a people-first culture. Staff retention is exceptional many examples of people being there 20+ years. They re now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to help them scale further, improve coordination between key business units, and modernise operational processes for continued long-term success. What You'll Be Doing Lead operations across three business units. Oversee production, maintenance, quality, logistics and safety for 35+ manufacturing staff. Manage planning and scheduling to meet customer delivery timelines. Develop ERP capability, drive automation of both physical and digital processes. Improve cost, quality, delivery and equipment uptime using modern manufacturing practices. Develop and manage plant budgets and control operational costs. Ensure full compliance with HSE and ISO standards. Build a high-performing team with a strong focus on training and development. Report directly to the Ops Director and act as a bridge between site and corporate strategy. What We're Looking For 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial operations. At least 5 years in senior leadership. Proven success improving performance across safety, cost, quality, delivery. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. Solid background in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Comfortable with ERP (SAP, Syteline) and data analysis tools. Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field preferred but not essential. Why Join? Family private healthcare. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday. Scottish Widows pension. Up to 30 weeks sick pay. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after 2 years). Cycle to Work scheme, EAP and occupational health support. Free on-site parking, EV charging, and refreshments. This is a rare chance to influence the next phase of a well-established business with global reach. If you re looking to leave a legacy, not just do a job this is the opportunity. If you have any questions please still submit an application I will reach out to you and set up an initial call to go into more detail with you about the role, business and culture. Neil

White Label Recruitment are currently working exclusively in partnership with a leading power transmission engineered product manufacturer to develop business and grow current accounts in the Midlands and South. This will be targeting the industrial sector. The Role Bringing in new business and customers to the company as well as managing new and existing accounts in the area. Visiting customer sites to understand requirements and discuss solutions using the product range. Building and maintaining relationships with customers by offering brilliant customer service at all times to meet their needs. Demonstrating and presenting customers with products Attending appropriate trade shows, exhibitions and conferences Reviewing sales performance Working towards targets Maintaining accurate records The Person Experience selling products from the Power Transmission industry with a proven track record with products such as Bearings, Couplings, or Gears etc They are ideally looking for someone who has a proven sales track record within the Power Transmission industry Driven and ambitious and keen to learn and progress. Full UK Driving license The package Competitive salary Company car or car allowance Highly competitive and lucrative bonus scheme based on results. New Business if bring in 1M get 30k, 500k 15k etc and Account management halved 25 days holiday + statutory Pension Scheme Huge progression opportunities within the business