Melting Manager

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About The Role

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Melting Manager for our U.S. Pipe plant in Bessemer, Alabama. The Induction Melting and Holding Furnace Manager oversees the daily operations of the Melt Center with three-40-ton induction melting furnaces and two-185-ton channel holding furnaces, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality metal production. This role involves managing supervisors, coordinating with production, maintenance and vendors while maintaining metallurgical standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Operational Management:
  Plan, schedule, and supervise furnace operations to meet iron delivery targets.
• Quality Control:
  Ensure melt chemistry, temperature, and metallurgical properties are in specifications, evaluate substitute metallic and non-metallic, and evaluate melt trends.
• Team Leadership:
  Hire, train, mentor, and manage furnace supervisors, develop a culture of adhering to operational procedures and use of Daily Standard Work.
• EHS Compliance:
  Develop a Team with a strong safety culture, enforce safety rules, OSHA and environmental regulations, and complete inspections timely.
• Maintenance Coordination:
  Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed timely.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement efficiency opportunities, and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cost/Analysis:
  Maintain accurate records, actively manage department cost and labor, evaluate energy efficiencies, and pursue material trials.

Skills And Qualifications

• BS in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Engineering, Operations Management or related field a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in foundry melting operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Direct experience with a 15 ton or larger induction furnaces and 150 ton or larger channel furnace a plus.