Senior Furnace Operations Lead

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Furnace Manager for a long-established industrial site in South Wales. This senior, hands-on role involves overseeing furnace operations, ensuring smooth production, and implementing performance improvements. The successful candidate will manage a team, collaborate with engineers, and drive compliance with regulations, making a significant impact in a key management position.

Qualifications

• Practical experience managing industrial furnaces or smelter operations.
• Knowledge of production planning and process optimisation.
• Hands-on problem-solving ability in a multi-shift industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple furnace shifts.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of shift leaders.
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and shift performance.
• Collaborate with metallurgists and process engineers.
• Monitor furnace performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity.

Skills

People management

Production planning

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Furnace Manager for a long-established industrial site in South Wales. This senior, hands-on role involves overseeing furnace operations, ensuring smooth production, and implementing performance improvements. The successful candidate will manage a team, collaborate with engineers, and drive compliance with regulations, making a significant impact in a key management position.