Hot Mills Specialist

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Hot Mills Specialist to coordinate production flow, material movement, dispatching, inventory control, and order fulfillment across the #5 Mill and related operations.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing operations, scheduling, and material handling, with emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of ISO/QS quality systems and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience with shop floor systems and production reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production flow and material movement across the #5 Mill.
• Oversee dispatching, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
• Act as liaison between operations, planning, and quality teams to optimize throughput.
• Promote safe work practices and drive SQDC performance.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Production scheduling

Material handling

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Shop floor systems

Production reporting systems

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

HOT MILLS SPECIALIST

THE HOT MILLS SPECIALIST WILL . . . Coordinate production flow, material movement, dispatching, inventory control, quality disposition, and customer order fulfillment activities across the #5 Mill and supporting operations. Ensure continuous material flow through manufacturing processes while maintaining product quality, material traceability, production schedules, customer requirements, and safe operating practices. Act as the primary liaison between operations, planning, metallurgy, quality, customer service, maintenance, and material handling functions to optimize throughput and improve SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Training in shop floor systems, production reporting systems, quality processes, inventory control, and material handling operations.
• Knowledge of ISO/QS requirements and manufacturing quality systems preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience in manufacturing operations, production control, material-flow coordination, production scheduling, or a related industrial environment.
• Direct experience in steel manufacturing, hot rolling, or a comparable heavy-industrial operation is required.
• Manufacturing, production control, material flow coordination, operations facilitation, scheduling, or related industrial experience.
• Experience working in steel manufacturing, hot rolling, forging, heat treatment, or other heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, dispatching work, resolving material flow issues, and supporting customer order fulfillment.
• Experience processing quality holds, deviations, nonconforming material dispositions, and rework activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, developing, and training Hot Mill crews in a supervisory or leadership capacity while promoting safe work practices, productivity, and quality performance.
• Extensive hot rolling operations experience with a strong understanding of rolling mill processes, production flow, equipment capabilities, and operational troubleshooting.
• Experience with hot rolling furnace operations and heating practices, including the ability to support and assist Furnace Operators in achieving production, quality, and temperature requirements.
• Working knowledge of Roller responsibilities and hot rolling practices, with the ability to provide operational support, fill in as needed, and assist in maintaining efficient mill operations.
• Proven ability to coordinate production activities across operations, metallurgy, maintenance, quality, and planning functions to meet customer delivery and manufacturing objectives.
• Experience utilizing manufacturing systems and production tracking tools to maintain material traceability, inventory accuracy, production reporting, and order fulfillment activities.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications.

Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete “powder-to-part” solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.

Carpenter Technology Corporation offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

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