Production Foreman - Burns Harbor, IN

SMS Mill Services, LLC. • Burns Harbor, IN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

SMS Mill Services, LLC is seeking a safety-focused Production Foreman for its Burns Harbor, Indiana site located at Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill. The site operates 24/7, and this position works rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights. SMS provides steel mill services such as scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics and transportation support, and slag processing. The role leads shift operations and an operational team while coordinating production flow, yard movements, customer service, and safety and environmental compliance.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in a steel mill, scrap processing, or related mill service or support business.
• Supervisory skills.
• Intermediate computer skills; Excel is required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of quality control procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to tolerate noise and temperature variations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Hands-on, visible leadership style.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or 30 General Industry certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop, train, and schedule a working team of operational personnel.
• Lead shift operations.
• Hold pre-shift safety meetings.
• Coordinate yard movements.
• Operate the railroad scale.
• Schedule and coordinate production flow.
• Document production.
• Manage service and communications to the customer as needed.
• Support teams in solving problems and exploring opportunities to improve operations.
• Maintain necessary paperwork and files.
• Understand applicable safety and environmental regulations and implement appropriate programs and controls.
• Strictly adhere to company health, safety, and environmental standards and follow safety protocols, including wearing required PPE.
• Provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal OSHA and environmental regulations as outlined by the company.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Site Manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package commensurate with experience, including bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus company-paid life insurance, offered on day one.
• 401(k) with 4% matching, 100% vested as of the first contribution.
• Paid holidays.
• Four weeks of paid vacation.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED