Foundry Works Manager

Foundry Works Manager
Location: Salisbury SP3
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am-5pm
What We Offer:

• A competitive salary
  
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.
  
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, innovation, and employee well-being.
  
• The chance to make a real impact in a key leadership position within a respected and growing manufacturing business.
  
• Company pension scheme and other employee benefits
  
• A dynamic and challenging role with autonomy to lead change and shape the future of foundry operations.
  About us:
  Salisbury Investment Castings has been home to a skilled, family-run UK business dedicated to producing high-quality, precision castings.
  Building on this legacy, they now join the Surelock McGill Group, ensuring continuity for existing customers while opening the door to expanded capabilities and innovation, strengthening the Group's UK sovereign manufacturing base.
  Job Purpose:
  The Foundry Works Manager is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing the foundry workforce to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production.
  This role places a strong emphasis on people leadership building capable teams, fostering a positive work culture, and driving engagement while also overseeing day-to-day operations, quality, and continuous improvement across all foundry processes.
  Role Responsibilities:
  Leadership & People Management
  
• Lead and motivate a diverse team to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
  
• Build a high-performance, accountable, and team-focused culture.
  
• Encourage open communication, feedback, and professional development.
  
• Address personnel issues fairly while ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace.
  
• Drive training initiatives to strengthen skills and workforce flexibility.
  Operational Oversight
  
• Oversee all foundry operations to meet production targets and deadlines.
  
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and supply chain for seamless operations.
  
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and cut waste.
  Quality & Safety
  
• Ensure products meet specifications and quality standards through strong processes and teamwork.
  
• Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance, promoting a proactive safety culture.
  
• Reinforce standards with regular safety briefings, audits, and toolbox talks.
  Resource & Cost Management
  
• Optimise materials, equipment, and manpower to achieve business targets.
  
• Track production, costs, and KPIs, driving improvements and corrective actions.
  Role Requirements
  Essential:
  
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
  
• Demonstrate ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve operational goals.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels to build high-performing teams.
  
• Practical knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements in an industrial setting.
  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  Desirable:
  
• Previous experience in a foundry or metal casting environment.
  
• Formal qualification in engineering, manufacturing, metallurgy, or a related discipline.
  
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
  
• Experience working with ERP or production management systems.
  
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and casting process controls.
  We are an Equal Opportunity Company
  No Agencies Please