Refiner Manager

Refiner Manager | Wolverhampton | £52,000 + Benefits 🚨 I'm currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint an experienced Refiner Manager to lead its copper refining operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with a background in metals refining, casting or smelting, ideally within the copper industry, to take ownership of production, safety, quality and team performance in a high-hazard manufacturing environment. 🔧 The Role: * Lead the day-to-day operation of the copper refining and casting process * Manage and develop a team of refinery operators, driving performance and safety * Ensure production targets, quality standards and KPIs are consistently achieved * Oversee molten metal handling, refining, casting and process optimisation * Work closely with maintenance, quality and senior leadership to minimise downtime and improve plant performance * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste and increase efficiency ✅ What We're Looking For: * Minimum 5 years' experience within metals refining, casting or smelting (copper experience highly desirable) * At least 3 years' management experience leading production teams * Strong understanding of refining, casting and metallurgical processes * Experience working safely with hot/molten metals * Proven leadership, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills 💷 Salary: £52,000 📍 Location: Wolverhampton If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge within a specialist metals environment, I'd be keen to speak with you. 📩 Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. #Manufacturing #Metallurgy #Copper #Casting #Refining #ProductionManager #OperationsManager #EngineeringJobs #ManufacturingJobs #Wolverhampton #Metals #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #Hiring