Manufacturing Manager (Superalloys)
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 18 March 2026
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Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution: Oversee daily/weekly manufacturing operations within a busy steel production site
Quality Control & Compliance: Drive quality control to ensure products meet precise metallurgical specifications, handling material certification and traceability.
Process Improvement (Lean Manufacturing): Optimise production processes to improve yield, reduce scrap/rework, and reduce manufacturing costs.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Implement strict health, safety (HSE), and environmental policies to manage hazards associated with high-temperature processing.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop production teams (operators/technicians), managing shift patterns and performance.
Equipment & Maintenance: Ensure preventative maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
Material Resource Management: Liaise with procurement to manage inventory of high-value raw materials and consumables. Required Skills and Qualifications
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of steel steel production within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment, particularly in metals or superalloys would be advantageous
Quality Standards: Familiarity with industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP would be advantageous
Analytical & Planning Skills: Strong proficiency in using ERP systems for production planning, along with data analysis to drive efficiency.
Leadership: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.The role includes pension, private healthcare and a bonus of up to 15
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution: Oversee daily/weekly manufacturing operations within a busy steel production site
Quality Control & Compliance: Drive quality control to ensure products meet precise metallurgical specifications, handling material certification and traceability.
Process Improvement (Lean Manufacturing): Optimise production processes to improve yield, reduce scrap/rework, and reduce manufacturing costs.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Implement strict health, safety (HSE), and environmental policies to manage hazards associated with high-temperature processing.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop production teams (operators/technicians), managing shift patterns and performance.
Equipment & Maintenance: Ensure preventative maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
Material Resource Management: Liaise with procurement to manage inventory of high-value raw materials and consumables. Required Skills and Qualifications
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of steel steel production within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment, particularly in metals or superalloys would be advantageous
Quality Standards: Familiarity with industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP would be advantageous
Analytical & Planning Skills: Strong proficiency in using ERP systems for production planning, along with data analysis to drive efficiency.
Leadership: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.The role includes pension, private healthcare and a bonus of up to 15