Furnace Manager Up to £50,000 DOE Yolk Recruitment is supporting the hire of a Furnace Manager for a long-established industrial site in South Wales. This is a senior, hands-on role overseeing furnace operations across multiple shifts, ensuring smooth production, and driving performance improvements. You will be a key part of the on-site management team, responsible for leading experienced teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring the efficient running of high-capacity furnaces. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference, combining operational leadership with people management, problem-solving, and process oversight in a well-equipped industrial environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily operations across multiple furnace shifts, ensuring production targets are met. Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of shift leaders and furnace operators. Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and shift performance to ensure operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with metallurgists and process engineers on trials and process improvements. Monitor furnace performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational regulations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, and team performance. Maintain clear communication across all shifts, supporting a consistent and high-performing team culture....