Furnace Operations Manager

iWorkforce Solutions LP•Caernarvon Township, PA

8d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proven, frontline Furnace Operations Manager to completely own and direct our 24/7 VAR Melt Shop. This is a high-impact, full P&L-responsible operations role. You will directly manage 3 production shifts, 3 shift supervisors, and a team of approximately 30 operators. The ideal candidate is not just a technical expert, but a business-minded manufacturing leader who can drive daily volume, manage departmental metrics, and take absolute ownership of the department's safety, profitability, and total pounds produced.

Requirements

5–10 years of industrial Manufacturing Experience
5–10 years of direct People Management experience, with a proven track record of managing multi-shift operations, supervisor-level direct reports, and large hourly headcounts (30+ operators).
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator.
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment that may include moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.
Must provide proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status to comply with applicable export and import laws and regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Nice To Haves

4-year BS/Technical Degree
Experience in metals manufacturing
Specific experience with Titanium
Experience with ISO9000 or statistical analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Effectively coordinate day-to-day operations across 24/7 rolling shifts, mentoring and managing 3 direct shift supervisors to ensure absolute operational alignment between day shifts and back shifts.
Partner with the Director of Operations to develop short- and long-term goals for production, safety, and quality.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and melt profiles to maximize furnace productivity and product quality.
Collect and analyze in-process data to ensure conformance to specifications and drive continuous improvement (6-S) efforts.
Develop and manage budgets to achieve cost goals and lead profit improvement programs.
Oversee a robust preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Issue comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), projects, and maintenance status.
Maintain full ownership of the department's profit and loss (P&L), drive cost-reduction strategies, manage operational budgets, and regularly report on production costs and margins.
Deliver against strict throughput goals; serve as the core authority capable of speaking to daily metrics, plant KPIs, and physical output (lbs produced) out of the VAR Melt Shop.