Melt Shop Superintendent

Schnitzer Steel
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 195,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Negotiation","Organizational skills"]

Lead melt shop operations to ensure safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective production of quality steel. Coordinate department goals and schedules with Sales and other operational teams to meet production and quality targets, while managing budgets, capital needs, and multiple projects. Oversee safety standards, quality control, documentation, and employee performance for union and non-union staff, and support continuous improvement across the mill.

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Schnitzer Steel
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Melt Shop Superintendent

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Job Summary

Lead melt shop operations to ensure safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective production of quality steel. Coordinate department goals and schedules with Sales and other operational teams to meet production and quality targets, while managing budgets, capital needs, and multiple projects. Oversee safety standards, quality control, documentation, and employee performance for union and non-union staff, and support continuous improvement across the mill.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain safety standards for the department; investigate accidents, implement corrective actions, provide training, and drive continuous process improvements.
  • •Coordinate and schedule melt shop operations with Sales and other operational departments to achieve safe, timely, efficient production and quality targets.
  • •Set, manage, identify, and communicate departmental goals for production, efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement; ensure objectives are met on time.
  • •Develop and manage the department budget, including evaluating long- and short-term capital needs and monitoring purchases and expenditures.
  • •Oversee quality control processes and documentation; manage union and non-union staff, ensure contract compliance, and conduct performance reviews for non-union employees.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 195,000 - 220,000 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant steelmaking manufacturing experience).
  • •10+ years of relevant steelmaking experience, including experience in a melt shop producing at least 300k tons per annum, with part of that experience in a manager or supervisor position.
  • •Relevant steelmaking experience related to EAF, BOF, caster operations, refractories, and related melt shop equipment and technologies.
  • •Proven leadership experience within steelmaking operations and in-depth knowledge of steelmaking processes, equipment, and technologies.
  • •Demonstrated safety and compliance experience, including leadership of safety initiatives and knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable EHS requirements.
Experience:10+ yearsSteelmakingManufacturingHeavy industrialEAFBOF
Education:Bachelor's in engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingNegotiationOrganizational skills
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeWordExcel

Company Brief

Schnitzer Steel
Radius Recycling processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal and operates recycling facilities, mill services, and downstream metal recovery operations. It serves industrial, commercial, and retail customers across North America with circular-economy materials solutions.
Industry: Recycling & Waste Management
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Portland, United States
Founded: 1906
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