Manager, VAR Melt Operations - Morgantown PA

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Morgantown, PA

About The Position

Manage and direct VAR Shop and melted product shipping operations to meet delivery commitments, quality and specification requirements, financial (cost) commitments, safety goals, and continuous process and product improvements. Essential Functions Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, discipline, promote and terminate personnel. Assists the Director of Operations in developing short-term & long-term goals for the production, safety, quality and continuous improvement success of the VAR Melt Shop department. Support the Project Manager on melt related projects. Develop and implement Standard Operating and Manufacturing Procedures. Develop and implement melt profiles to maximize product quality and furnace productivity Review work order instructions, quality planning items, blend sheets, prior chemistry reports and other data as necessary to ensure accurate direction of work crews. Collect in-process and product data and analyze to verify conformance to procedures and specifications. Lead or participate in continuous improvement to processes (quality), equipment and maintenance (maximize reliability, melt time), including recording of data and anta analysis for measurement of melt center performance, and develop into written standard procedures. Specifically drive the 6-S effort in the VAR. Develop and work to budgets to achieve cost management goals, and initiate or participate in cost reduction and/or profit improvement programs Develop and work to attain productivity, delivery performance and yield goals. Manage engineering projects as assigned relating to capacity expansions, new technology and/or equipment-based process improvements Maintain an effective preventive maintenance program. Assist in problem solving for unplanned downtime. Maintain adequate spares and supplies to meet schedules. Develop and maintain outside resources as needed Issue monthly and weekly reports documenting 'key' operational performance, achievements, projects, training, and maintenance work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering from four-year college or university and minimum of 3 years of related experience. (BSEE preferred)
Ability and desire to manage a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week manufacturing operation
Ability to work overtime as needed work with back-shift personnel, solve problems, and respond to emergencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Statistical knowledge/experience desired, and ISO9000 experience is helpful
Strong leadership and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all organization levels
Personal Computer Skills (MS Office experience desired)

Nice To Haves

Furnace construction management experience a plus
Titanium experience would be very helpful (desired – not required)

Responsibilities

Manage and direct VAR Shop and melted product shipping operations to meet delivery commitments, quality and specification requirements, financial (cost) commitments, safety goals, and continuous process and product improvements
Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, discipline, promote and terminate personnel
Assists the Director of Operations in developing short-term & long-term goals for the production, safety, quality and continuous improvement success of the VAR Melt Shop department
Support the Project Manager on melt related projects
Develop and implement Standard Operating and Manufacturing Procedures
Develop and implement melt profiles to maximize product quality and furnace productivity
Review work order instructions, quality planning items, blend sheets, prior chemistry reports and other data as necessary to ensure accurate direction of work crews
Collect in-process and product data and analyze to verify conformance to procedures and specifications
Lead or participate in continuous improvement to processes (quality), equipment and maintenance (maximize reliability, melt time), including recording of data and anta analysis for measurement of melt center performance, and develop into written standard procedures
Specifically drive the 6-S effort in the VAR
Develop and work to budgets to achieve cost management goals, and initiate or participate in cost reduction and/or profit improvement programs
Develop and work to attain productivity, delivery performance and yield goals
Manage engineering projects as assigned relating to capacity expansions, new technology and/or equipment-based process improvements
Maintain an effective preventive maintenance program
Assist in problem solving for unplanned downtime
Maintain adequate spares and supplies to meet schedules
Develop and maintain outside resources as needed
Issue monthly and weekly reports documenting 'key' operational performance, achievements, projects, training, and maintenance work