The company is a major steel foundry with an excellent record of growth and customer retention.

It has an excellent reputation for producing a comprehensive selection of high integrity castings in various weights, sizes and material to the world wide engineering industry.

The role will be responsible for managing, directing and co-ordinating selective foundry production related operations, assuring that pre set objectives are achieved while ensuring cost effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy of processing high castings quality and workplace safety.

This will also include a progressive input to the technical function of the foundry operations and be a part of the company’s future succession planning.

The position forms part of the senior production management team and will contribute to tactical decision making and process improvement initiatives.

You should have had a progressive career in foundry production management and should currently be in an appointment that has responsibility for a complex production programme producing metal components to a high quality standard.

You should have the ability and experience to take over production management of a foundry and accept full responsibility.

You will have an analytical approach to all problem solving and must be intuitive and observant in all matters; flexibility, creativity and a responsive approach to all production and operational related problems.

Our client is seeking a candidate who has knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and quality standards together with experience with budgets, cost controls and working to strict financial controls.

This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career into a Production Director role and therefore Production Managers seeking career advancement should also apply.

The company is offering an excellent salary package including bonus and car.

If you wish to apply for this role and register your interest then please email your CV as soon as possible quoting reference DBA 622. You must be already fully eligible to work within the UK.

Our client is one of the most prestigious foundry groups in the UK and produce a wide range of ductile iron, SG Iron, grey iron and alloyed iron castings.
They have a modern plant and equipment using the latest modern manufacturing techniques.

There is now a requirement for a Production Manager who will be responsible for the management of the foundry production site.
Areas of responsibility will include the planning and control of all production orders, ensuring that all technical matters such as methods and processes are in accordance with best practise and to have direct responsibility for all production and operational personnel on site.

The role will be responsible for managing, directing and co-ordinating selective foundry operations, assuring that pre set objectives are achieved while ensuring cost effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy of processing high castings quality and workplace safety.
Others areas of responsibility will also be to ensure foundry production operations are profitability by continuous efficiency improvement resulting in cost control and reduction.
This will also include, amongst other objectives, the continued implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes to ensure continuous improvement and maintaining of quality standards.

We are now seeking candidates who would be interested in joining a forward thinking, busy and successful company.
You should already be at a management level in a progressive foundry with a proven record of achievement in man management and production output.
You should have supervisory and management experience of the various foundry production departments.
A good knowledge of methods and processes, up to date with the latest manufacturing processes and have the ability to control costs and work to the highest of quality standards will also be a requirement.

If you wish to apply for this role and register your interest then please email your CV as soon as possible quoting reference DBA 621. You must be already fully eligible to work within the UK.

Excellent Salary Package + Flights + plus other benefits.

Consultancy Appointment

Our client is a growth company with over 25 years of service and experience in the manufacturing of mechanically engineered products and components.

Based in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia they produce a variety of components such as vertical turbine pumps and Right Angle Gear Drives. The company  have contracts with major oil & gas companies to supply their range of these and other associated products.

Our client is seeking a very experienced Technical Manager who has an in depth knowledge of various non ferrous casting operations and processes but mainly associated with no bake sand moulding for the production nickel aluminium bronze castings.

The foundry also has a ferrous foundry and a continuous casting facility.

The role will be that of a technical/operations/casting advisor and a period of time will be required in country to overview specific areas of production.

It is envisaged that the successful applicant will also be able to maintain contact with the foundry whilst out of country and ensure set objectives are met.

The position will be based upon a consultancy role and the terms will be discussed with the successful individual.

Applicants must be willing to travel regularly to Saudi Arabia and must demonstrate areas of high expertise in this field.

If you wish to apply for this role please email your CV as soon as possible quoting reference DBA 615.

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Excellent Salary Package + Flights + plus other benefits.

Permanent Appointment

We are inviting candidates who are experienced Machine Shop Managers to contact us for consideration for this excellent opportunity to join one of the largest foundry groups in the Southern Hemisphere.

Based in Johannesburg, the successful candidate will be required to manage a diverse machine shop with both traditional and modern machines and to be able to introduce modern lean management and supervisory methods into this busy part of the business.

The role will be responsible for managing and overseeing the machining process of castings for the foundry to achieve the set production targets and meet customer demand. Responsibilities will also include workplace safety and maintaining of quality standards.

Additional responsibilities will also include:

• The planning and prioritising of all machine shop planned schedules
• People Management and Delegation – assigns tasks and monitors expectations.
• Analysing & Interpretation of information on machining.
• Decision making for input on new product manufacturing.
• Problem solving related to standard and quality of castings for machining.
• Communicate effectively on machining targets & time lines of castings in machining process to internal and external customers.
• Computer literacy to process and produce reports, SAP experience.
• Be able to operate effectively in a quality and deadline driven environment.

Candidates should have recognised qualifications in Engineering, Mechanical or Metallurgy. At least 7 years experience, preferably in a foundry business or other heavy manufacturing industry, with specific emphasis on machine shop environment and at least 5 years at a supervisory/management level. Pattern and machining drawing knowledge would be advantageous plus experience with technical drawing, electrical, mechanical, civil projects and maintenance.

The package being offered is negotiable and each candidate will be assessed on qualifications and experience.

Availability to relocate to South Africa on a permanent basis will be essential and the company will in return offer assistance and other benefits.

If you wish to apply for this role please email your CV as soon as possible quoting reference DBA 613.

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dBA (de Belder Associates Ltd), Grove House, 4 Motcombe Grove, Heald Green, Cheshire, SK8 3TL, England

Email: recruitment@debelder.co.uk

Web Site: www.foundry-jobs.com

Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialised, high quality cast products used in the mining, railway, power and general engineering industries.
They operate one of the largest foundry groups in the Southern Hemisphere.

This foundry network enables the company to specialise and streamline production of a wide variety of products, including large girth gear segments, large high chromium iron mill-liners, slag pots, locomotive frames, cast monobloc railway wheels and vertical spindle mills.

We are seeking an individual who has a strong practical, technical and operational foundry expertise with a minimum of 10 years experience as a senior foundry manager with strong experience in grey and sg iron casting processes.

The role will be responsible for managing, directing and co-ordinating selective foundry operations, assuring that objectives are achieved while ensuring cost effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy of processing high castings quality and workplace safety.

The role will be to work closely and to assist the Senior Foundry Manager to manage the foundry(s) to profitability by continuous efficiency improvement resulting in cost control and reduction.
This will also include, amongst other objectives, the continued implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes to ensure continuous improvement and maintaining of quality standards.

In effect, this role will be considered a strong mentoring and coaching role with certain specific areas of responsibility.
A program of key tasks will be initially set and will form part of the overall plan to improve production efficiency by good instruction, guidance, training and man management techniques.

The role could develop into undertaking other tasks at other foundries within the group although it is anticipated that primary activities will be at the main site in Johannesburg.

Applicants from South Africa are invited to register their interest. Interviews will soon take place in South Africa.

The position is also open to applicants from outside South Africa and an attractive relocation package is being offered. Salary base will be subject to experience.

If you wish to apply for this role please email your CV as soon as possible quoting reference DBA 610.

We already have several meetings and appointments arranged with a number of companies wanting to discuss their forthcoming recruitment needs. Most of these companies are existing clients, but others are taking the opportunity to find out more about de Belder Associates’ specialist search and selection expertise across the international foundry industry.

While he is at GIFA Philip de Belder has also arranged to meet some individual candidates who want to tap into de Belder Associates’ global industry connections to facilitate their next career move.

If you would like to meet us in Düsseldorf, either to discuss your company’s recruitment requirements, or your own personal career ambitions, please telephone: +44 (0)1625  523 731, or email: recruitment@debelder.co.uk to arrange a convenient meeting.

The Chinese company had previously asked Philip to find them a senior sales manager to head up their expansion plans in Turkey and it just so happened that de Belder Associates Ltd had the perfect candidate already on their books.  The meeting in Istanbul will be the ideal opportunity for all parties to meet and agree on the next stage of the recruitment process.

Philip had been invited to visit by a client of many years standing and it proved to be an excellent opportunity to re-establish contact, while at the same time they were able to review their recruitment requirements and discuss how de Belder Associates Ltd would be able to help them with their future plans.

This was a new contact for de Belder Associates and interestingly the Egyptian company had found them via this website.