Assistant Manager

Rainham Steel Co.; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Career progression

Professional development

Leadership role

Job summary

Rainham Steel Co Ltd in Scunthorpe is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead yard, warehouse and fabrication operations, ensuring production and loading targets are met. You will plan production activities, allocate labour and equipment, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety standards.

Reporting to the General Manager, the role demands decisive leadership, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to manage teams, allocate resources and hit operational objectives.
• Strong decision-making skills and capacity to handle challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Strong communication and people-management abilities.
• Experience using Excel for operational reporting.
• Proactive, results-driven approach with continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to own operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Prior experience in heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily yard, warehouse and fabrication operations to meet production and delivery targets.
• Plan production activities, issue run lists and optimise labour and equipment allocation.
• Drive productivity and performance through clear leadership and accountability.
• Manage employee performance and maintain consistent working standards.
• Collaborate with Transport to align loads with delivery schedules.
• Champion health and safety and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Oversee stock organisation, accuracy and quality control.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Excel

Operational reporting

Communication

Heavy industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an ambitious operational leader ready to take your career to the next level?

Rainham Steel Co Ltd is seeking a driven, results-focused Assistant Manager to play a key role in managing our yard and fabrication operations in Scunthorpe.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and capable individual with the leadership skills, operational expertise and determination to make a real impact within an established and growing business.

Location: Scunthorpe, DN15 8XF

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, permanent days (5.00am-2.30pm)

Reporting to: General Manager

About Us:

Rainham Steel Co Ltd is a leading UK steel stockholder with an established presence in the industry. With extensive operations in Scunthorpe, we continue to develop and expand our capabilities to meet the demands of our customers.

We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

Assistant Manager - The Role:

Working closely with the General Manager, you will take an active leadership role in overseeing yard, warehouse and fabrication operations, with responsibility for coordinating site activities.

You will be instrumental in driving productivity, improving operational efficiency and ensuring production and loading targets are achieved.

The successful candidate will demonstrate confident leadership, effective decision-making and the ability to manage demanding operational priorities while maintaining consistently high standards.

Assistant Manager - Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily yard, warehouse and fabrication operations to achieve production and delivery targets
• Plan production activities, issue run lists and optimise labour and equipment allocation
• Drive productivity and operational performance through effective team leadership and clear accountability
• Manage employee performance, address operational shortcomings and maintain consistent working standards
• Work collaboratively with Transport to ensure loads and trailers are completed in accordance with delivery schedules
• Champion health and safety, ensuring compliance with company procedures and safe working practices
• Oversee stock organisation, accuracy and quality control
• Monitor KPIs, analyse operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate operational paperwork, reporting and communication between departments
• Support employee development, training, recruitment and performance management
• Contribute to site improvements, maintenance planning and operational development projects
• Support daily workforce administration, including holiday requests and timekeeping.
• Monitoring compliance through observations and performance reviews, addressing deviations promptly and ensuring employees understand and follow agreed procedures

Assistant Manager - Essential Criteria:

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment
• Demonstrable ability to manage teams, allocate resources and deliver operational objectives
• Strong decision‑making skills and the confidence to address challenging situations
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• A proven commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage employee performance
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to take ownership of operational challenges and deliver effective solutions
• You have prior experience in heavy industry

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience within the steel sector
• Experience in production planning, stockholding, warehousing or transport operations
• Knowledge of material handling, loading processes and stock-control systems
• Experience managing operational KPIs and implementing process improvements
• Relevant management or health and safety qualifications
• Experience supporting employee relations and formal performance procedures

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The opportunity to influence and improve operational performance
• A key leadership position within an established and growing company
• Support from an experienced operational management team