General Foreman Melt Shop

Specific Responsibilities: Specific primary responsibilities are defined by the following, but those listed are not all-inclusive: Support Melt Shop Manager Lead, motivate, manage and direct Melters and hourly staff Control and improve safety, process consistency, productivity, cost and equipment effectiveness Enhance safety, morale identify and reduce hazards Ensure compliance with Safety & Health, Environmental and Quality Policies Manage, control and coordinate manpower schedules and work assignments Through example, create a culture driven by: A sense of urgency Attention to detail Secure and deploy resources to support Melt Shop Plan, execute and monitor work 7 day horizon 72 hour detail Make decisions, solve problems Achieve production standards, including quality, yields, productivity Improve efficiency by eliminating non-value added work Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet "melt on time" requirements Ensure adherence to standardized processes & practices Support improvement efforts Plan and coordinate all operations throughout the melt shop including raw materials through "next operation", maintenance and refractories Help initiate and drive 5s and Autonomous Maintenance projects

Qualifications: Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal communication skills; ability to plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize, and redirect activities to meet goals. Strong detail orientation. Ability to effectively utilize contemporary software and office equipment.

Education and Experience: Ten-years+ experience in an industrial environment Minimum 35 years of leadership experience in a supervisory or foreman role Bachelor's degree in any Management, Business or Trade field General electrical and mechanical knowledge help with troubleshooting and developing timelines Experience using Excel and Power Point

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in: Metallurgical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Technology Operations Management Related technical field Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience Experience with Level 1 / Level 2 systems, PLCs, or SCADA systems Knowledge of ESR/VAR operations is a plus Experience with specialty steel grades and bottom-pour operations strongly preferred Physical and Other Requirements: Ability to safely move around a heavy industrial plant environment up to 12 hours per day Lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours as required, and maintain job performance standards