Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading company in the Sheffield area
Role: Deputy Manager - Ceramic Mould
Experience
Previous team leader or supervisory experience would be a benefit.
Excellent communication skills along with people management skills.
An eye for detail and excellent practical skills.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, those below
* Oversee day-to-day operations of the Ceramic Mould Making Department when the Departmental Manager is unavailable
* Review shelling procedures, aim points, and process controls; implement updates in consultation with or in the absence of the Departmental Manager
* Drive improvements to shelling processes with consideration for downstream manufacturing requirements
* Lead and support problem-solving activities for shell-related technical issues
* Review coating practices regularly and identify areas requiring corrective action
* Ensure zirconia and plate weight/density checks are completed daily before use
* Confirm that slurries in heavy production cycles – particularly those used on the automated shelling system – are tested throughout the day as per operating procedure
* Monitor binder solids weekly and ensure monthly external testing to validate in-house analysis and total binder solids until full internal capability is established
* Evaluate slurry conditions and provide technical support whenever results fall outside control limits, assist in adding of required materials to the base material
* Monitor and test incoming raw materials used in shell manufacture, including arranging external testing for refractory flours
* Maintain oversight of all procedural changes and ensure compliance across the department
* Ensure daily slurry testing is completed according to the agreed schedule
* Prepare calculations for required slurry additions
* Conduct routine environmental monitoring to maintain environmental control
* Liaise with the Technical Team during periodic investigations, audits, and reviews of process results
* Required material testing as per Company procedures
* Material control
* Ensure operational suitability of key equipment
* Responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be extended according to departmental and Company needs
Salary depending on experience