Assistant Manager - Melt Shop

The Company:
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The Role:
Participate and take the lead in daily shift briefings and coordinate daily production activities to ensure key objectives are met
Monitor equipment condition, highlight problems and work closely with support departments to ensure solutions and repairs are completed to a satisfactory manner.
Liaise with support departments to ensure production output and shipment targets are achieved
Support continuous improvement of the department in the following areas:
. Productivity
. Quality (dross, material specification and material control)
. 5S
. Health and safety
. Training and development 
Represent the department in a positive and productive manner, internally and externally
Participate in production planning and scheduling activities, i.e. metal delivery schedule and stock control
Develop personnel to improve the department’s performance
Communicate job expectations and company objectives and information
Deputise for Manufacturing Manager in his absence
Participate with team working, information sharing and Continuous Improvement Programmes
Ensure compliance with the Company health, safety and environmental policies and management systems
Other duties as assigned

Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in supervising/ managing within a die casting environment 
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be capable of working productively in a pressurized environment
Able to lead and motivate teams and create a positive environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
Analytical and problem solving skills
Planning and organizing skills
Results focus
Customer focus
Ability and confidence to make prompt, clear and tough decisions
Able to adapt and react to change in a positive manner
Creative and innovative
Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm
Must be able to work longer hours when necessary and be contactable by phone when needed for out of office hours’ support

Shortlisting and Interviews:
15th June 2026- Shortlisting
​​​​​​​17th June 2026- Interviews

Company Benefits:
Competitive salary
Competitive shift premium for all shift roles 
Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
A health cash plan
Discount scheme
Life assurance
Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Learning and Development opportunities and support
Ride to work scheme
Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.