Foundry Manager

Foundry ManagerModern Foundry and manufacturing Environment Onsite, West MidlandsSalary circa £65000 plus benefits A senior operational leadership opportunity within a highly respected UK manufacturing business.Some roles keep the wheels turning.This one controls the temperature of the entire operation.We''re looking for an experienced Melting Manager/Foundry Manager to take ownership of a critical foundry operation, leading a skilled team, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality molten metal to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.This is a rare opportunity for someone who thrives in heavy industry, understands the science behind the melt, and has the leadership presence to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.What you''ll be leading: Full operational responsibility for a complex melting department, including cupola and electric furnace operationsLeadership of an experienced melting team, creating a culture built on safety, discipline, ownership, and high standardsDaily planning and execution of furnace charging, melt scheduling, and resource deployment aligned to production demandQuality assurance across all melts, ensuring grade compliance, process consistency, and release authorisation against technical parametersInvestigation of process deviations, root cause analysis, and implementation of lasting corrective actionsDepartmental cost control, including labour efficiency, overtime management, yield ..... full job details .....