EMO Shift Coordinator

SSAB; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is seeking a Rolling Mill Shift Coordinator in Iowa. This full-time position involves ensuring safety and operational efficiency within the Rolling Mill.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for product flow, supervising shift activities, and leading a team to maintain quality and production levels. Requirements include strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED.

Eligible for overtime and requires onsite presence with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be an EMO and have completed various Qualification Cards.
• Experience in oxy/fuel burning and torching required.
• Mechanical background with experience in machine maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and housekeeping practices are followed.
• Maintain communication with the Melt shop/Caster.
• Supervise personnel and lead a team.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Associates degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Fork trucks

Desktop computer

Job description

The Rolling Mill Shift Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all proper safety and housekeeping practices are followed while responsible for product flow from the Rolling Mill through the Finishing and Shipping departments. The position is responsible to ensure all principal operations are running at expected production and quality levels and assists with scheduling of production and maintenance. He/she maintains communication with the Melt shop/Caster on product being produced and adjusts the production plan when chemistry/quality issues arise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operations Responsibilities

• Slab Yard- Works with slab yard employee and contractors to ensure the production schedule is being followed, slabs are being stored and conditioned properly, hot charge opportunities are maximized, and QSP/JSA’s are being followed. Works with maintenance to schedule and complete equipment repairs as needed.
• Reheat Furnace- Works with reheat furnace operator to ensure slabs are being charged following the schedule, all heating/charging/residence times are being met, and QSP/JSA’s are being followed. Works with maintenance to schedule and complete equipment repairs as needed.
• Steckel Mill- Works with steckel mill employees to ensure all slabs are produced using proper rolling practices, monitors temperature of TRU’s, assists with CRA events, and ensures QSP/JSA’s are being followed. Works with maintenance to schedule and complete equipment repairs as needed.
• Roll Shop- Communicates work roll change schedule to roll shop employees. Assists with work roll/back up roll changes, inspects rolls for quality issues, and ensures QSP/JSA’s are being followed. Works with maintenance to schedule and complete equipment repairs as needed.
• Down Coiler/Hot Leveler- Works with down coiler employees to ensure all plate is properly leveled and charged to the cooling bed and all coil is properly wrapped, banded, tagged, and transferred to the coil staging yard. Ensures all plate/coil are properly inspected, quality related issues are communicated to the finishing/slitter departments, and the origin of each quality defect is investigated. Ensures QSP/JSA’s are being followed, and works with maintenance to schedule and complete equipment repairs as needed.
• Static Shear/Cold Leveler/Piler- Works with finishing department employees to minimize mill delays, inspect/hold plate found to have quality issues, and ensures QSP/JSA’s are being followed. Works with maintenance to schedule and complete equipment repairs as needed.
• Ensure the following shift reports are completed: Shift report, Production report, Delay report, Crane Inspection reports, Mobile Equipment Inspection reports, Slab Charging report, and Plate/Coil Gauging reports.
• Support operations employee’s requests and problems.
• Facilitate and participate in department meetings.
• Complete Safety/Housekeeping tour hit list items.
• Ensure proper safety permits are filled out when required.

Safety/Training Responsibilities

• Participate in housekeeping tours.
• Complete safety observations.
• Review and update JSA/SOP’s as required.
• Participate on Safety Hazard Recognition tours.
• Participate in accident, incident, and near miss investigations.
• Ensure employees complete all assigned training.

QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Experience & Competencies

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent GED or HSE
• Must be an EMO and have completed the following Qualification Cards:
• Steckel Mill Helper.
• Down Coiler Operator.
• Steckel Mill Operator.
• Oxy/Fuel burning and torching experience
• Fork truck operating experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A good understanding of production planning and maintenance systems
• Mid to high-level computer skills including but not limited to Word, Excel
• A basic knowledge of Rolling Mill/Scheduling functions
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure,
• Demonstrated leadership skills - maintaining composure and professionalism
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to locate information and read for information
• Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred

• Associates degree in Engineering, Business or related field or acceptable combination of education and experience
• Welding experience in fabrication and repairs.
• Mechanical background with experience in machine maintenance and troubleshooting

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

This position supervises other personnel working the same shift and will lead and direct 10 MOD/MO’s.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in both the office and industrial environment.

The employee will frequently be required to:

• Sit, walk, stand – alternating throughout shift
• Reach and twist at waist/desk level
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
• Balance, stoop, kneel or crouch and climb stairs

The position requires the following vision, talking and hearing capabilities:

• Vision at near, mid, and far range
• Peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Communicating (talking and hearing) in person, on the phone, and/or in group setting

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

• Desktop computer
• Printers
• Hand tools
• Track/hand torches
• Hand held scanners
• Fork trucks

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• In extreme heat and extreme cold
• In wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas and high places
• Around equipment in motion
• Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• Around industrial magnets
• While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards

POSITION TYPE – WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is full time, hourly and is eligible for overtime
• Position works rotating 12 hour shifts to include days, nights and weekends with mandatory vacation coverage as needed
• Onsite presence required
• Travel less than 5% of time in the field or at other SSAB locations

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.