Business Manager in Stockton

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent role in Stockton on Tees location with an annual salary of £45K. 39-hour week – Monday to Friday with 8:30am start times and day shift only, finishing at 1pm on a Friday. 24 days holiday plus statutory (3 required for Christmas shutdown). Private health care and good pension. Supportive company culture and dog-friendly office.

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Business 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. The Business Manager will play a pivotal role in improving operational performance, driving improvements, managing production teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance protocols. The Business Manager will also hold a commercial focus with the ability to effectively deal with customers/suppliers, generate quotations, and deliver costing activities. 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, long established in their field of expertise, and has 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.
• 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 Manager or someone with the ambition and 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 direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group.