Job Description
Melting Operations ManagerSheffield£53,000 + Bonus
Shillito Group are recruiting for a Melting Operations Manager to join a well established manufacturing business based in Sheffield. This is a senior leadership role within a heavy manufacturing environment, responsible for leading departmental operations, driving performance, and managing production teams within a fast paced operation.
The business is looking for someone with strong manufacturing leadership experience, a hands on approach, and the ability to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance across the department.
The Role
* Lead and manage day to day melting and production operations
* Drive safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance
* Manage, motivate, and develop production teams
* Ensure production targets and operational KPIs are achieved
* Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives across the department
* Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and planning teams
* Support production scheduling, workflow, and operational planning
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and manufacturing standards
* Manage staffing, training, performance, and team development
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline across the department
What We're Looking For
* Previous management experience within manufacturing, heavy engineering, or industrial production
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Experience working within fast-paced manufacturing environments
* Good understanding of production, operational, and quality processes
* Strong communication and problem solving ability
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Hands on approach with a strong operational mindset
Desirable:
* Engineering or manufacturing qualification
* Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience
* Experience managing teams within heavy industrial or metallurgical environments
The Package
* £53,000 salary
* Bonus scheme
* Long term progression opportunities
* Stable and well-established manufacturing business
* Monday Friday working pattern
* Supportive senior leadership team
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.