Melting Manager

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Plan, coordinate and direct the processing of steel wheel production and the Inspection & Finishing Department on all shifts and maintenance of equipment to meet quality and quantity objectives. The Processing Manager reports to the Operations Manager. Reporting to the incumbent are the respective production and maintenance supervisors, Wheel Inspectors, and hourly staff per shift. Responsible for 40-55 (4-6 direct) headcount. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Supervise, direct, control, improve, plan, coordinate, and direct the hot wheel processing, Inspection Department and maintenance of the steel wheel operation on all shifts to meet quality and quantity objectives. Plan, schedule and direct the processing, inspection and maintenance work to avoid production delays. Direct the supervision of the operation so to minimize production downtime and/or defective. Responsible for all wheels processed on shift to meet Company and AAR specifications. Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards. Schedule and coordinate personnel to meet manpower utilization objectives. Develop and motivate a competent staff to assure an efficient, cost-effective operation. Enforce the Company Rules & Regulations, follow complaint resolution to promote good working relationships with employees and fair and equitable solutions for the Company. JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations or related discipline. 3-5 years of experience supervising in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Non Destructive Testing, tooling, Quality Control (including SPC), Safety, maintenance, capital project management. Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. Key Challenges Challenges to the position including: Maintain accurate charge make-up and temperatures meeting AAR specifications, making changes (adding alloys and additives) as necessary so as not to have an off-analysis heat; motivate and supervise subordinates. Responsible to ensure proper training and annual re-certification of employees. Major interactions include: team leaders in coordinating the tapping of the furnace with the pouring operation; and pouring stand, Maintenance Engineer for repairs of equipment and machinery avoiding production delays; Human Resources Manager and Safety Manager regarding attendance records, safety issues, disciplinary action, timecards, etc.; Storeroom personnel in acquiring needed supplies.