Melt Shop Area Manager
Core
Leading safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of melt shop activities including Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking, Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF), and Vacuum Tank Degaser (VTD) to meet production targets and metallurgical standards.
Role type
Senior IC operations manager (heavy manufacturing/steel)
Builds
Molten steel products for customers
Domain
Heavy manufacturing / Steel production
Required skills
EAF steelmaking expertise, secondary metallurgy knowledge, union labor relations, cost management, safety compliance enforcement, equipment reliability coordination, capital project leadership
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in metallurgical/materials/mechanical engineering, 5+ years supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing, 5+ years melt shop operations experience
Technologies
EAF, LRF, VTD systems, collective bargaining agreements
Responsibilities
Direct daily melt shop operations to meet production schedules and tonnage targets; Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements; Ensure molten steel meets chemical composition and quality specifications; Supervise bargaining unit employees and administer union agreements; Manage melt shop operating costs including alloys and utilities; Partner with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime; Lead capital projects related to automation and quality improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC