Operations Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Annual Bonus
Industry: Metal
Our client, a well-established business within the metals sector, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead site operations and drive performance across safety, people, and process.
Responsibilities
Full accountability for day-to-day site operations including processing, stock, transport and despatch.
Lead and embed a safety-first culture across the site.
Manage and develop the Operations Team, driving productivity, service levels and cost control.
Oversee inbound material handling, yard operations, order scheduling and customer fulfilment.
Ensure effective coordination between operations, planning and commercial teams.
Maintain stock integrity through robust receipt, storage and despatch procedures.
Drive continuous improvement across operational processes.
Manage site security, assets and CCTV monitoring.
Work closely with HR to recruit, train, develop and manage site staff.
Set and manage operational budgets and resource planning.
About You:
Proven experience in an operational / site management role within a stockholding or similar environment.
Strong people manager with a hands-on leadership style.
IOSH qualified (essential) – NEBOSH desirable.
Experienced in audits, risk assessments and operational compliance.
Commercially aware with good organisational and IT skills.
High attention to detail and able to hit the ground running.
Package:
£50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
Annual bonus
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
Company pension
Life assurance
To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Senior Executive Consultant
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