Night Shift Manager (Castings)

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the casting industry is seeking a Night Shift Manager to join their team. This senior role involves overseeing melting and pouring activities, ensuring quality control, and managing a team focused on operational excellence. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in foundries, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of health and safety protocols. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Free Onsite Parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a foundry setting with melting and pouring activities.
• Hands-on knowledge of induction furnaces and molten metal operations.
• Understanding of Iron metallurgy and basic chemistry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage night shift melting and pouring activities, ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Operate and maintain water-cooled electric induction furnaces, guaranteeing quality control.
• Act as the primary contact for Health, Safety, and Environmental matters.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Iron metallurgy

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Night Shift Manager (Castings). You must come from a foundries and casting background, they will NOT look at any other industry experience

Client open to re-locators

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40k-£45k- relocation package for the right candidate- to be discussed
Benefits: Company Pension, Free Onsite Parking, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Working Hours: Mon-Wed 21:00 - 07:00, Thu 21:00 - 06:00 (39 hours per week)

About Us:
My client are a rapidly expanding their customer base and entering new markets while maintaining their commitment to current businesses. This is a new role and we are searching for a Night Shift Manager to support their strategic growth and succession planning.

This is a senior position reporting directly to the Foundry Operations Manager, working alongside our Foundry Foreman and department Supervisors.

You must come from a foundries and casting background, they will NOT look at any other industry experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage night shift melting and pouring activities, ensuring adherence to procedures and daily production schedules.
• Operate and maintain water-cooled electric induction furnaces and related systems, guaranteeing quality control.
• Act as the primary contact for Health, Safety, and Environmental matters, reporting critical information to the Foundry Operations Manager.
• Participate in supervisor meetings, providing daily reports and ensuring effective team management.
• Oversee HR issues, including attendance and grievances, while facilitating training and recruitment for the night shift team.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a foundry setting, with hands-on knowledge of induction furnaces and molten metal operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of Iron metallurgy and basic chemistry is a must.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience in team organisation and task prioritisation.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support and motivate the team.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and adapt to new challenges.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. You will play a critical role in our operations while enjoying competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a real impact.

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