Korn Ferry is delighted to be partnering with Less Common Metals, a specialist manufacturer and global supplier operating within a highly technical and internationally connected market. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, LCM works with suppliers and customers across the globe to deliver critical materials that support a range of industrial applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader to take ownership of shift operations, driving safety, quality and production performance while developing and supporting high-performing teams. Working closely with Production, Maintenance and Technical colleagues, you'll play a key role in ensuring efficient operations and continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop production teams, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality operations throughout your shift. [Shift Manager | Word]
- Monitor production performance against output, quality and cost targets, taking action to resolve operational issues and minimise downtime. [Shift Manager | Word]
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance within a heavy manufacturing environment. [Shift Manager | Word]
- Coordinate effectively with maintenance, technical and operational teams to ensure smooth production activities and successful shift handovers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, quality and operational performance.
- Bring proven supervisory or shift management experience within metals, steel, foundry or other heavy manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced production setting.
Desirable
- Prove experience in a Shift Manager role
- Technical or engineering qualification.
- Experience of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with production planning systems and manufacturing KPIs.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person