Melt and EP Departmental Manager

Location:

Sheffield

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type:

Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 per annum (DOE)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Melting & Engineered Products (EP) Department Manager to take full responsibility for managing remelt and engineered products operations within a complex manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership role with accountability across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost, and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will provide clear leadership, ensure high standards across the department, and drive performance in line with business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all health, safety and environmental compliance within the Remelt & EP departments

Develop, coach, and motivate teams, including performance management, succession planning, and employee relations

Ensure compliance with quality systems, internal standards, and customer audit requirements

Drive productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness to production schedules and material flow

Work closely with planning, production control, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams

Manage departmental budgets, consumables, and cost improvement initiatives

Champion continuous improvement activities including 5S, hazard reduction, and process improvement

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

ONC / HNC (or higher) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline

Proven management experience within a manufacturing, melting, or process-driven environment

Strong understanding of melting processes and principles

Experience working within high-quality, safety-critical operations

Strong commercial awareness including cost control, manpower planning, and capacity planning

Confident Microsoft Office user (intermediate to advanced)

Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and influence at all levels

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership capability with a proactive, hands-on approach

Ability to manage across functions and deliver departmental objectives

High standards, discipline, and attention to detail

Driven, resilient, and focused on achieving results

Why Apply?

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £53,000 depending on experience

Opportunity to lead key melting and engineered product operations

Long-term role within a technically advanced and respected manufacturing business

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