Job Description
Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company
Raw Materials Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Raw Materials Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end management of raw materials and revert operations at our site in Sheffield.
Working closely with the Raw Materials Buyer and Senior Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective material supply chain. This position is critical to supporting production, driving sustainability through revert optimisation, and delivering operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards
* Create and maintain Safe Working Procedures (SWPs) and Risk Assessments
* Lead departmental auditsand ensure corrective actions are implemented
* Maintain training compliance in line with the departmental training matrix
Operations & Supply Chain
* Manage raw material stock levels in line with production demand
* Work closely with Planning, Production, and Procurement teams
* Create and manage melting charges using ABS & Odoo systems
* Ensure production teams are supplied with the required materials on time
* Maintain accurate inventory records to support operational planning
Leadership & Development
* Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
* Implement training and succession plans
* Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Quality & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure compliance with MI & TI quality procedures
* Lead internal and customer quality audits
* Collaborate with metallurgists and quality engineers to drive improvements
* Support and implement lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, process mapping, value stream mapping)
Cost & Efficiency
* Drive improvements in:
o Material utilisation
o Revert recovery and segregation
o Inventory turns
* Manage surplus and obsolete materials in line with company policy
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* A Level education or equivalent industry experience
* Proven supervisory/ people management and leadership skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment ideally in the metals industry
Desirable
* Experience within metals manufacturing or metal sorting operations
* Knowledge of scrap/revert processes would be advantageous although not essential
* Demonstrable experience in lean manufacturing techniques
* Supervisory or Management experience would be highly advantageous
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