Area Technical Manager

JR United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise majeure de l'industrie sidérurgique recrute un Area Technical Manager à Scunthorpe. Votre rôle consistera à diriger les activités techniques, à améliorer la qualité et l'efficacité, et à collaborer avec diverses fonctions pour atteindre les normes de qualité. Vous bénéficierez d'un salaire compétitif et d'avantages tels qu'un régime de retraite et une assurance vie.

Benefits

Defined contribution company pension scheme

27 personal annual leave days plus statutory bank holidays

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simplyhealth

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion technique, idéalement dans l'industrie sidérurgique.
• Connaissance des méthodes d'essai métallurgiques.
• Connaissance des principes IATF 16949 et outils qualité.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les activités techniques dans le Rod Mill.
• Analyser les données opérationnelles et qualité.
• Conduire des améliorations de processus et de produits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical expertise

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

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OLG Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Area Technical Manager to work for a major client based in Scunthorpe. This is a permanent full-time role.

The role:

We are seeking a technically skilled and results-driven Area Technical Manager. In this vital role, you will have full responsibility for all technical activities within your designated area of the plant. You will work closely with Manufacturing Managers and Lead Engineers to improve and validate the hot steel rolling process, especially during a period of significant innovation and development.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality steel products to a competitive market, you will apply your technical expertise and analytical thinking to drive operational efficiency and enhance product quality. You will monitor trends, analyze data, and collaborate across functions to improve customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with demanding quality standards.

Operating under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems, you will partner with colleagues across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, Planning, and the broader Technical team. You will also lead efforts in product development, quality improvement, and problem-solving, playing a key role in continuous improvement initiatives across the mill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all technical activities in your area of the Rod Mill.
• Drive process and product improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer value.
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and inform decisions.
• Support the resolution of quality concerns through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Design and execute product and process trials aligned with continuous improvement goals.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal quality standards.
• Utilize continuous improvement techniques, including Six Sigma.
• Possess knowledge of metallurgical testing methods and relevant industry standards.
• Have awareness or practical experience with IATF 16949 principles and core quality tools such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and SPC.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days plus statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simplyhealth
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave