Full job descriptionReed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company
Raw Materials Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Raw Materials Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end management of raw materials and revert operations at our site in Sheffield.
Working closely with the Raw Materials Buyer and Senior Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective material supply chain. This position is critical to supporting production, driving sustainability through revert optimisation, and delivering operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
*Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards
*Create and maintain Safe Working Procedures (SWPs) and Risk Assessments
*Lead departmental audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented
*Maintain training compliance in line with the departmental training matrix
Operations & Supply Chain
*Manage raw material stock levels in line with production demand
*Work closely with Planning, Production, and Procurement teams
*Create and manage melting charges using ABS & Odoo systems
*Ensure production teams are supplied with the required materials on time
*Maintain accurate inventory records to support operational planning
Leadership & Development
*Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
*Implement training and succession plans
*Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Quality & Continuous Improvement
*Ensure compliance with MI & TI quality procedures
*Lead internal and customer quality audits
*Collaborate with metallurgists and quality engineers to drive improvements
*Support and implement lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, process mapping, value stream mapping)
Cost & Efficiency
*Drive improvements in:
*Material utilisation
*Revert recovery and segregation
*Inventory turns

*Manage surplus and obsolete materials in line with company policy
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
*A Level education or equivalent industry experience
*Proven supervisory/ people management and leadership skills
*Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment ideally in the metals industry
Desirable
*Experience within metals manufacturing or metal sorting operations
*Knowledge of scrap/revert processes would be advantageous although not essential
*Demonstrable experience in lean manufacturing techniques
*Supervisory or Management experience would be highly advantageous