Area Manager - EAF/LMS

CMC; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Day 1 PTO & Vacation

4.5% 401(k) match

$500 Annual Lifestyle Benefit

Competitive Compensation & Bonuses

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company, seeks a hands-on leader to drive safety, optimize melting/refining operations, and oversee EAF/LF maintenance in our Texas steel facilities. You will collaborate with multiple departments to maximize uptime and product quality while mentoring teams and advancing process improvements.

The role requires strong electrical engineering knowledge, a history of leadership in steel manufacturing, and the ability to navigate strict safety/environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations within the steel industry.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a Safety Culture aligned with CMC standards.
• Lead melting and refining operations to optimize productivity and ensure smooth production processes.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of EAF and LF equipment to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with Casting and other departments to minimize downtime and maximize production of quality products.
• Drive continuous improvement through operator training, process standardization, and technology improvements.
• Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes and reduce cost.
• Maintain CMC quality standards while ensuring safety measures and proper use of equipment.

Skills

Leadership in steel manufacturing

Electrical engineering principles

Safety & environmental compliance

Analytical & problem solving

Cross functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it’s what’s inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and lead a Safety Culture that is consistent with CMC standards
• Lead and manage the melting and refining operations, optimizing productivity and ensuring seamless production processes
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of EAF and LF equipment, minimizing downtime and disruptions
• Coordinate with Casting area and other departments to minimize downtime and maximize production of quality products
• Develop and lead a culture of continuous improvement through operator training, process standardization, and technology improvements
• Identify opportunities, collaborate and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes and reduce cost
• Maintain CMC\'s quality standards, while utilizing all necessary safety measures, plant equipment, and other tools

What You\'ll Need

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role within a steel manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations within the steel industry
• Critical thinking, strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills and leadership skills including the ability to interact with personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and understand business imperatives
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces

Your Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field of study required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let\'s build a better world!

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