Reference: 4799071Job ID: 5394785Posted: 2026-10-16Closing date: 2027-01-13Location: BirminghamSalary: 55 - 60,000 DOE +6% Pension (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / Supply ChainCompany: HaysConsultant: Jim FowlerHays office: Milton Keynes — First Floor, ll Exchange Square, North Fourth Street, MK9 1HLPhone: 01908 870251Email: jim.fowler@hays.comOperations Manager - Supply Chain / MP&LLocation: South Birmingham (On-site 5 days per week)Salary: CompetitiveYour new company Hays are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for an established, family-owned manufacturing business in Birmingham.
This is a broad, end-to-end operational leadership role spanning materials planning, procurement, inventory, production and logistics through to customer delivery. The successful individual will lead the Production Manager, Transport Manager and designated Procurement lead, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
While the role includes responsibility for manufacturing operations, this is not a production-led appointment. The emphasis is on finding somebody with strong Supply Chain / MP&L capability who understands how materials, inventory, planning, production and logistics need to work together to deliver consistently for the customer.
Your new role A key priority will be improving the flow of materials and information through the business, creating stronger planning disciplines and ensuring closer coordination between purchasing, manufacturing, sales and delivery.
Responsibilities will include: Leading the end-to-end operational flow from raw-material purchasing and availability through production planning to customer delivery.
Improving materials planning, inventory control and stock accuracy.
Strengthening planning and coordination across procurement, production, sales and logistics.
Driving improvements in OTIF, inventory accuracy, material availability, productivity, quality and cost.
Improving processes, procedures, handovers and operational accountability. Reducing stock discrepancies, waste, rework, downtime and recurring delivery failures.
Improving the use of BisTrack, ERP and operational data to support planning and decision-making.
Developing the Production, Transport and Procurement management team.
Creating greater visibility of operational KPIs and ensuring improvement actions are carried through.
Managing operational budgets and driving appropriate cost control.
What you'll need to succeed We are particularly interested in individuals with a strong background in Supply Chain, Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) gained within a manufacturing environment. You should be able to demonstrate: Broad operational/supply chain leadership experience within manufacturing.
Strong materials planning, inventory and supply chain knowledge.
An understanding of production planning and how material availability impacts manufacturing performance and customer delivery.
Experience across procurement/purchasing, inventory, production and logistics.
Clear examples of improving OTIF and inventory accuracy.
Experience improving planning processes, procedures and operational controls.
Strong ERP/data capability and an ability to use information to identify root causes and improve performance. Experience managing through departmental managers.
Commercial awareness and budget-management capability. A practical, collaborative and emotionally intelligent approach to change.
This is an environment where how change is delivered will be as important as identifying what needs to change. The successful person will need to understand the operation and its people, constructively challenge existing ways of working and introduce evidence-led improvements that gain credibility and lasting ownership.
Experience in machining or building materials would be advantageous but is not essential. An IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent is required, with NEBOSH desirable.
What you'll get in return 55 - 60,000 DOE + 6% PensionStable but growing SMEOpportunity to shape and influence business-critical processesDirect exposure to senior leadership and decision-makingWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4799071 - Jim Fowler
Operations Mgr - Supply Chain/MP&L in Birmingham employer: Hays
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