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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Adept Resourcing
Adept Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturer of specialist metal products, for a Melting & Engineered Products Department Manager. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing remelt and engineered product operations within a busy production facility. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of metallurgical processes with proven leadership skills to deliver on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
Responsibilities
Safety
* Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.
* Drive safety initiatives including risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
* Promote 5S principles and a safe, organised working environment.
People
* Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled production team.
* Manage training, succession planning, and performance reviews.
* Handle employee relations issues in line with company policies.
* Oversee shift planning, payroll updates, and holiday approvals.
Quality
* Ensure compliance with manufacturing and technical procedures.
* Lead departmental and customer audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Drive “right first time” culture and collaborate with engineers to resolve non-conformances.
* Support planning and scheduling to achieve output targets.
* Oversee the requisition and maintenance of key consumables and equipment.
* Manage departmental budget, including manpower and material planning.
* Identify and implement efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
* Monitor performance against KPIs and lead continuous improvement projects.
Skills & Experience
* ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
* Strong knowledge of metallurgical or heavy manufacturing processes (e.g. remelt, melt control, or finishing operations).
* Proven leadership and management experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement methods.
* Good IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management systems.
Attributes
* Proactive and results-driven leader.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Ability to inspire and develop teams in a high-performance culture.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Production
* Industries: Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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