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Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading company in the Sheffield area

Role: Deputy Manager - Ceramic Mould

Experience

Previous team leader or supervisory experience would be a benefit.

Excellent communication skills along with people management skills.

An eye for detail and excellent practical skills.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, those below

* Oversee day-to-day operations of the Ceramic Mould Making Department when the Departmental Manager is unavailable

* Review shelling procedures, aim points, and process controls; implement updates in consultation with or in the absence of the Departmental Manager

* Drive improvements to shelling processes with consideration for downstream manufacturing requirements

* Lead and support problem-solving activities for shell-related technical issues

* Review coating practices regularly and identify areas requiring corrective action

* Ensure zirconia and plate weight/density checks are completed daily before use

* Confirm that slurries in heavy production cycles – particularly those used on the automated shelling system – are tested throughout the day as per operating procedure

* Monitor binder solids weekly and ensure monthly external testing to validate in-house analysis and total binder solids until full internal capability is established

* Evaluate slurry conditions and provide technical support whenever results fall outside control limits, assist in adding of required materials to the base material

* Monitor and test incoming raw materials used in shell manufacture, including arranging external testing for refractory flours

* Maintain oversight of all procedural changes and ensure compliance across the department

* Ensure daily slurry testing is completed according to the agreed schedule

* Prepare calculations for required slurry additions

* Conduct routine environmental monitoring to maintain environmental control

* Liaise with the Technical Team during periodic investigations, audits, and reviews of process results

* Required material testing as per Company procedures

* Material control

* Ensure operational suitability of key equipment

* Responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be extended according to departmental and Company needs

Salary depending on experience