Melting Manager

Melting Manager

Purpose of Role

To lead, manage and optimise all melting operations (electric furnaces), ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality metal in line with production requirements, while driving efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Accountability

• Take full responsibility for all activities within the melting department, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations at all times
• Lead and manage the melting team, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and driving accountability
• Ensure all personnel perform effectively in line with their roles, responsibilities, and company standards
• Plan, organise and oversee furnace charging and melting activities to meet daily production requirements

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure all metal produced meets the required grade specifications and quality standards
• Authorise release of melts only where correct Atas profiles and quality parameters are achieved
• Maintain and continuously improve process standards within the department
• Lead investigations into deviations from operating specifications and implement corrective actions

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimisation

• Drive continuous improvement in melting practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve output quality
• Identify, recommend, and implement cost-saving initiatives across all melting processes
• Monitor and control departmental costs, including labour and overtime, ensuring alignment with budget expectations
• Evaluate all aspects of the melting process to identify opportunities for performance and cost improvements

People Management & Development

• Lead, coach and develop team members to build capability, engagement, and succession within the department
• Support training and upskilling initiatives to ensure operational excellence and flexibility
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Production & Resource Management

• Ensure furnaces are correctly prepared and maintained to deliver the required quality and volume of metal
• Work closely with production planning to align melting output with operational demand
• Actively contribute to the foundry scrap team, supporting material efficiency and waste reduction

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards
• Promote a strong safety culture within the team, leading by example

Additional Responsibilities

• Deputise for senior leadership as required
• Contribute to wider foundry strategy and operational improvements

Benefits

Salary: -55,000 - -60,000 per annum

Working hours: 08:00 - 16:00 (Monday to Friday)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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