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