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.

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