Your newpany
A high-impact leadership opportunity has emerged with a leading UK manufacturer specialising in advanced materials and high-performanceponent production. Based at a modern facility in Liverpool, this Furnace Manager role offers the chance to lead thermal operations within a pioneering manufacturing environment.
Your new role
As Furnace Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing all heat treatment and furnace activities, ensuring optimum performance, quality output, and continuous improvement across thermal processes. Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, you’ll take full ownership of furnace operations and contribute to broader site objectives.You will:
1. Oversee day-to-day furnace activities including setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
2. Manage schedules, equipment availability and throughput to support production targets
3. Ensure adherence to thermal process parameters and quality standards
4. Lead and mentor furnace technicians, promoting a safety-first and performance-driven culture
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction and process refinement
6. Drive improvements in energy efficiency, furnace reliability and process stability
7. Maintain accurate records of thermal cycles, temperatures, and outputs in line with audit andpliance requirements
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
8. Solid experience managing furnace operations or thermal processes within a manufacturing setting
9. A strong understanding of heat treatment techniques and associated metallurgy principles
10. Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate a technical team
11. Experience working in a high-specification, quality-focused environment
12. Strongmunication and organisational abilities
13. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles is highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
14. Leadership opportunity within a growing, future-focused business
15. Exposure to cutting-edge materials technology and high-performance production
16. Ongoing development within a technicallyplex environment