Melt Shop Superintendent

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•McMinnville, OR

96d•$195,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Melt Shop Superintendent leads melt shop operations to ensure safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective production of quality steel products. The role coordinates and schedules department operations with Sales and other operational departments, maintains product quality, and supports overall mill performance. It requires technical knowledge of steelmaking processes, equipment, and technologies, including EAF, BOF, caster operations, refractories, melt shop equipment, and related mill operations. The superintendent establishes and communicates departmental goals for production, efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement; manages the department budget; evaluates capital needs; monitors purchases and expenditures; and oversees projects and priorities. The role works closely with Sales, the rolling mill, the lab, the yard, administration, and other departments to resolve mill issues, support long-term planning, and promote safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The position manages union and non-union staff, maintains compliance with the union contract, ensures appropriate staffing, conducts annual performance reviews for non-union employees, and maintains employee time records in E-time. It also supports internal controls, communicates operational or policy concerns upward, and maintains current knowledge of CSRM products. Work takes place indoors, outdoors, and in industrial manufacturing environments that may involve extreme temperatures, dust, dirt, and noise. Company-provided PPE is required.

Requirements

10 or more years of relevant steelmaking experience, including experience in a melt shop producing at least 300,000 tons per annum, with some experience in a manager or supervisor position.
Relevant steelmaking experience involving EAF, BOF, caster operations, refractories, and related melt shop equipment and technologies.
Proven leadership experience in steelmaking operations.
In-depth knowledge of steelmaking processes, equipment, and technologies.
Strong knowledge of materials, equipment, operations, policies, and procedures related to the melt shop, rolling mill, and overall mill operations.
Knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures, budgeting principles, and cost control.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive continuous improvement.
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and motivate others, negotiate, collaborate, maintain effective working relationships, work in a team, and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and ability to learn and use other CSRM-specific software.
Availability for an on-call 24x7 position, carrying a cell phone and/or pager at all times.
Ability to support and promote a safe work environment in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Ability to investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, conduct safety training, and promote accountability and safe work practices.
Compliance with safety guidelines, including wearing required protective equipment and clothing at all times.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities: continually push, pull, or lift items using lifting devices for items over 50 pounds; push or pull up to 50 pounds; lift or carry up to 20 pounds; frequently climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform hand, wrist, and finger motions; continually stand, walk, and grasp; and sit rarely.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain departmental safety standards; investigate and report accidents; implement corrective actions; provide training; and continually improve processes.
Ensure the plant operates at the highest possible safety levels and that safety processes are followed, reinforced, and continually improved.
Oversee quality-control processes, procedures, and documentation, and encourage employees to identify process improvements.
Coordinate and schedule department operations with Sales and other operational departments to support timely, efficient production of quality steel products.
Set, manage, identify, and communicate departmental goals for production, efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ensure department objectives are achieved in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain the department budget, evaluate short- and long-term capital needs, and monitor purchases and expenditures.
Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and follow-through.
Manage union and non-union staff, ensure compliance with the union contract, maintain appropriate staffing levels, and conduct annual performance reviews for non-union employees.
Maintain working relationships with Sales, rolling mill, lab, yard, administration, and other operational departments.
Assist with resolving mill problems and support projects and long-term planning.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CSRM products.
Ensure accurate employee time records are maintained in E-time.
Support internal controls by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and by suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct or policy noncompliance, and illegal actions upward.
Perform other duties as assigned.