Manager - LMF/VTD

JSW Steel Limited; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel Limited in Kentucky is seeking an Operations & Production leader to direct all refining stages, meeting daily, weekly and monthly targets and driving yield and efficiency improvements. The role requires strong leadership to manage a diverse workforce and coordinate with multiple departments for safe, reliable output.

You will champion Lean/Six Sigma, automation and robotics, advance safety initiatives, and oversee budgets and energy usage while mentoring teams toward continuous

Qualifications

• Direct all stages of steel refining to meet targets.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma, automation and robotics to boost yield.
• Lead safety culture and ESG initiatives.
• Recruit and mentor a diverse workforce with clear KPIs.
• Manage operational budgets and energy costs; perform variance analysis.
• Coordinate across EAF, Caster, Refractory, Procurement and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all stages of steel refining to meet production targets and forecasts.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve process efficiency and yield.
• Oversee automation and robotics for modernized operations.
• Develop a safe, inclusive, performance-driven team and culture.
• Manage budgets, monitor energy and material costs, analyze variances.
• Collaborate with EAF, Caster, Refractory, Procurement and Finance teams.

Job description

Operations & Production: Direct all stages of steel refining, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly targets are met according to sales forecasts.
Process Optimization & Tech Adoption: Modernize operations by driving Lean/Six Sigma, advanced process controls, automation, and robotics to boost yield and cut energy consumption.
Safety & Sustainability: Cultivate a strong safety culture and support environmental initiatives like decarbonization and circular economy practices.
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse workforce, setting clear KPIs while fostering continuous improvement.
Cost & Budget Management: Manage operational budgets, control consumption costs (ferroalloys, raw materials, energy), and perform variance analysis.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between operations, EAF, Caster, Refractory, Procurement, and Finance teams.
Key Performance Indicators You'll Drive:
Production & Yield: Output volume, capacity utilization, alloy yield rates, and throughput (Tons/Hour).
Cost & Uptime: Cost per ton, energy/consumable rates, and minimizing unplanned breakdown downtime.
Quality: First Time Right %, internal scrap rates, and product conformity.
Safety & ESG: LTIFR, TRIR, near-miss reporting, and waste generation management.

Travel Required

No .

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