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Adept Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturer of specialist metal products, for a Melting & Engineered Products Department Manager. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing remelt and engineered product operations within a busy production facility. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of metallurgical processes with proven leadership skills to deliver on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Safety
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.
Drive safety initiatives including risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
Promote 5S principles and a safe, organised working environment.
People
Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled production team.
Manage training, succession planning, and performance reviews.
Handle employee relations issues in line with company policies.
Oversee shift planning, payroll updates, and holiday approvals.
Quality
Ensure compliance with manufacturing and technical procedures.
Lead departmental and customer audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Drive "right first time" culture and collaborate with engineers to resolve non-conformances.
Production & Responsiveness
Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring efficient material flow across departments.
Support planning and scheduling to achieve output targets.
Oversee the requisition and maintenance of key consumables and equipment.
Cost & Efficiency
Manage departmental budget, including manpower and material planning.
Identify and implement efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
Monitor performance against KPIs and lead continuous improvement projects.
Skills & Experience
ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
Strong knowledge of metallurgical or heavy manufacturing processes (e.g. remelt, melt control, or finishing operations).
Proven leadership and management experience within a manufacturing environment.
Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement methods.
Good IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management systems.
Attributes
Proactive and results-driven leader.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ability to inspire and develop teams in a high-performance culture.
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