Location: Sheffield
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 per annum (DOE)
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Melting & Engineered Products (EP) Department Manager to take full responsibility for managing remelt and engineered products operations within a complex manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership role with accountability across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost, and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will provide clear leadership, ensure high standards across the department, and drive performance in line with business and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all health, safety and environmental compliance within the Remelt & EP departments
Develop, coach, and motivate teams, including performance management, succession planning, and employee relations
Ensure compliance with quality systems, internal standards, and customer audit requirements
Drive productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness to production schedules and material flow
Work closely with planning, production control, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams
Manage departmental budgets, consumables, and cost improvement initiatives
Champion continuous improvement activities including 5S, hazard reduction, and process improvement
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
ONC / HNC (or higher) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline
Proven management experience within a manufacturing, melting, or process-driven environment
Strong understanding of melting processes and principles
Experience working within high-quality, safety-critical operations
Strong commercial awareness including cost control, manpower planning, and capacity planning
Confident Microsoft Office user (intermediate to advanced)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and influence at all levels
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership capability with a proactive, hands-on approach
Ability to manage across functions and deliver departmental objectives
High standards, discipline, and attention to detail
Driven, resilient, and focused on achieving results
Why Apply?
Competitive salary of £45,000 - £53,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to lead key melting and engineered product operations
Long-term role within a technically advanced and respected manufacturing business
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