Junior Operations Manager UK

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Day to day management of the ELG Utica plant operations.
2. Support UK HSE manager and ensure all EH&S corporate and legislative metrics are met. Drive a culture of a safe workplace.
3. Support UK quality manager and ensure all Quality metrics are met. Drive a culture of quality throughout the organization.
4. Core focus is ensuring the highest level of quality, and the maximum throughput, at the most efficient cost base while meeting Corporate Budget.
5. Assist Operations Director with the development and implementation of capital improvement and productivity programs.
6. Drive efficiency and transparency through the plant and external communication
7. Plan short and long term production requirements with the commercial team. Guide the operation to meet these plans, and effectively manage capacity.
8. Maximize the use of technology. Partner with the Group Technology Team on the best technology path for the site.
9. Assist Operations Director with the Development and execution of the site level CAPEX Budget.
10. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in the business.
11. Become an integral part of Global footprint development effort.

Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

1. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains all-levels of staff in the department.
2. Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
3. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
4. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

1. All-encompassing managerial skills within a production environment, particularly with regards to productivity, plant maintenance and repairs and human resources.
2. A qualification in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous .
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
5. Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures and best practices in industry.
6. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Experience of working with Superalloys is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

About Us

Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.

We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap.

Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.

Visit https://www.aperam.com/ to learn more - and let's build what's next, together.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

09-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No