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Melt Shop Area Manager
Orion Steel. Lead the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of melt shop activities, including EAF steelmaking, LRF, and VTD .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in EAF Steelmaking, Secondary Metallurgy, and Metallurgical Principles while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams in a unionized environment, manage production planning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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EAF SteelmakingSecondary MetallurgyMetallurgical PrinciplesProduction PlanningLeadership in Unionized Environment
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Hard Skills
Melt Shop OperationsQuality StandardsCost ControlPerformance Metrics ManagementTroubleshooting Equipment Issues
Soft Skills
Strong LeadershipCommunication SkillsLabor Relations Skills
Tools & Technologies
PPE RequirementsJob Hazard AnalysesCollective Bargaining Agreements
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate DegreeBachelor's Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Heavy ManufacturingSteel ManufacturingSafety-First CultureRegulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of melt shop activities, including EAF steelmaking, LRF, and VTD
- Direct and coordinate daily melt shop operations to meet production schedules, tonnage targets, and product specifications
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and collaborate on root cause failure analysis
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize melt shop performance
- Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, job hazard analyses, and environmental regulations
- Ensure molten steel meets chemical composition, temperature, metallurgical, customer, and RMSM quality standards
- Coordinate with internal lab teams to review test results and adjust processes
- Supervise and develop bargaining unit employees and administer collective bargaining agreements
- Manage Step 1 and 2 grievances, attendance, work assignments, and workforce performance
- Manage operating costs, including alloys, electrodes, refractories, consumables, and utilities
- Partner with maintenance and reliability teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, schedule repairs, and maximize uptime
- Support and lead capital projects related to melt shop, automation, and quality improvements
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Reliability, and Technical teams on equipment reliability and process performance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred in metallurgical engineering, materials sciences, mechanical engineering or related fields
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing; steel manufacturing preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in melt shop operations preferred
- Experience leading teams in a unionized environment preferred
- In-depth understanding of EAF steelmaking and secondary metallurgy
- Working knowledge of metallurgical principles, steel chemistry, and quality standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and labor relations skills, including experience administering collective bargaining agreements
- Ability to drive a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance
- Proficiency in production planning, cost control, and performance metrics management
- Must be eligible to work in the USA
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program