Full job descriptionMelting Operations ManagerSheffield£53,000 + BonusShillito Group are recruiting for a Melting Operations Manager to join a well established manufacturing business based in Sheffield. This is a senior leadership role within a heavy manufacturing environment, responsible for leading departmental operations, driving performance, and managing production teams within a fast paced operation.
The business is looking for someone with strong manufacturing leadership experience, a hands on approach, and the ability to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance across the department.
The Role*Lead and manage day to day melting and production operations
*Drive safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance
*Manage, motivate, and develop production teams
*Ensure production targets and operational KPIs are achieved
*Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives across the department
*Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and planning teams
*Support production scheduling, workflow, and operational planning
*Ensure compliance with health & safety and manufacturing standards
*Manage staffing, training, performance, and team development
*Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline across the department
What We’re Looking For*Previous management experience within manufacturing, heavy engineering, or industrial production
*Strong leadership and people management skills
*Experience working within fast-paced manufacturing environments
*Good understanding of production, operational, and quality processes
*Strong communication and problem solving ability
*Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
*Hands on approach with a strong operational mindset
Desirable:
*Engineering or manufacturing qualification
*Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience
*Experience managing teams within heavy industrial or metallurgical environments
The Package*£53,000 salary
*Bonus scheme
*Long term progression opportunities
*Stable and well-established manufacturing business
*Monday Friday working pattern
*Supportive senior leadership team




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