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Melt Shop General ForemanWe are seeking a highly driven and operationally focused Melt Shop General Foreman to lead daily Melt Shop operations in a high-production specialty steel environment. This role is responsible for driving production from scrap build through EAF melting, AOD refining, teeming, and bottom-pour ingot production while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, deep melt shop operational knowledge, hands-on maintenance awareness, and the ability to aggressively manage production schedules, manpower, refractory life, furnace availability, and downstream flow. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, unionized heavy industrial environment and be capable of coordinating operations across multiple departments and shifts.This role is not a desk-management position — the successful candidate must be highly visible on the floor, capable of troubleshooting operational bottlenecks in real time, and able to push production safely while maintaining quality and equipment reliability.Specific Responsibilities:Specific primary responsibilities are defined by the following, but those listed are not all-inclusive:Support Melt Shop ManagerLead, motivate, manage and direct Melters and hourly staffControl and improve safety, process consistency, productivity, cost and equipment effectivenessEnhance safety, morale – identify and reduce hazardsEnsure compliance with Safety & Health, Environmental and Quality PoliciesManage, control and coordinate manpower schedules and work assignmentsThrough example, create a culture driven by: A sense of urgencyAttention to detailSecure and deploy resources to support Melt ShopPlan, execute and monitor work7 day horizon72 hour detailMake decisions, solve problemsAchieve production standards, including quality, yields, productivityImprove efficiency by eliminating non-value added workPlan and coordinate production schedules to meet "melt on time" requirementsEnsure adherence to standardized processes & practicesSupport improvement effortsPlan and coordinate all operations throughout the melt shop including raw materials through "next operation", maintenance and refractoriesHelp initiate and drive 5s and Autonomous Maintenance projectsQualifications: 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 environmentMinimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in a supervisory or foreman roleBachelor's degree in any Management, Business or Trade fieldGeneral electrical and mechanical knowledge – help with troubleshooting and developing timelinesExperience using Excel and PowerPointPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in: Metallurgical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial TechnologyOperations ManagementRelated technical fieldLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experienceExperience with Level 1 / Level 2 systems, PLCs, or SCADA systemsKnowledge of ESR/VAR operations is a plusExperience with specialty steel grades and bottom-pour operations strongly preferredPhysical and Other Requirements:Ability to safely move around a heavy industrial plant environment up to 12 hours per dayLifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basisAbility to work irregular shifts and extended hours as required, and maintain job performance standards
Worksite address
bridgeville, PA, 15017, US
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