Sector: EngineeringReference: BBBH A_ Plant Manager / Technical Manager (Foundry)45,000 - 50,000 + Leadership Ownership + Continuous Improvement + Technical AuthorityMonday - Friday (Days / 44 hours per week / Flexible Working Hours)West Midlands (Commutable from: Dudley, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Halesowen, Kidderminster, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Walsall, Bromsgrove)Are you a Plant Manager, Technical Manager or Foundry Manager looking for a role where you can take real ownership of manufacturing performance and lead a team to drive measurable improvements in quality, yield and scrap reduction?On offer is a key leadership position within a well-established heavy engineering company, where you will have the authority to implement process improvements, support new product introduction and build a "right first time" culture across the technical function.This company are known for producing quality cast components and investing in proven process control and problem-solving methods. Due to continued demand and a focus on improving margins and productivity, they are now looking to add a hands-on Technical/Plant Manager to support ongoing improvement and growth projects.In this role you will lead Process Engineers and lab/melting personnel, coordinate scrap investigations and root cause analysis, and ensure testing and process controls meet customer requirements.This role would suit a technical manufacturing leader from a foundry / metals / casting background, looking for genuine responsibility, the scope to influence change, and the chance to develop and mentor a team.The Role:Lead the technical function across foundry operations (days-based role, 40 hours per week)Drive scrap reduction, yield improvement and continuous improvement projectsOversee process control tools, calibration and testing protocols to meet customer requirementsThe Person:Technical/production leadership experience within a foundry / casting / metallurgical manufacturing environmentStrong continuous improvement and root cause analysis capability (quality, scrap and corrective actions)Comfortable leading and developing a team in a hands-on, high-accountability roleReference Number: BBBH To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Michael George at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Plant Manager / Technical Manager (Foundry) in Birmingham employer: Rise Technical
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