Melt Shop Manager - Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Radius Recycling, Inc.

McMinnville (OR)

On-site

USD 195,000 - 220,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company match

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. seeks a Melt Shop Superintendent to lead melt shop operations, focusing on safe, timely, and cost‑effective steel production. You will coordinate with Sales, rolling mill, lab, and other departments to meet objectives and promote continuous improvement.

Strong EAF/BOF expertise and team leadership are essential. The role emphasizes safety culture, budget oversight, and long‑term capital planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant steelmaking manufacturing experience will be considered.
10+ years of relevant steelmaking experience required, including experience in a melt shop producing at least 300k tons per annum, with part of that experience in a manager or supervisor position.
Availability for an on‑call 24x7 position, carrying a cell phone and/or pager at all times.
Relevant steelmaking experience related to EAF, BOF, caster operations, refractories, and related melt shop equipment and technologies.
Proven leadership experience within steelmaking operations.
In‑depth knowledge of steelmaking processes, equipment, and technologies.
Strong knowledge of materials, equipment, operations, policies, and procedures related to melt shop, rolling mill, and overall mill operations.
Knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures, budgeting principles, and cost control.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound judgment and strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written and oral communication, with the ability to manage and motivate others, negotiate effectively, build and maintain effective working relationships, work well in a team environment, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains safety standards for the department; investigates and reports accidents; implements corrective actions; provides appropriate training; and continually improves processes to maintain a safe work environment.
Ensures the plant operates at the highest possible safety levels and that safety processes are followed, reinforced, and driven for continuous improvement.
Oversees quality control processes, procedures, and documentation, and challenges and encourages employees to identify ways to improve processes and procedures.
Coordinates and schedules all department operations in conjunction with Sales and other operational departments to ensure timely, efficient production of product materials and quality steel products.
Sets, manages, identifies, and communicates departmental goals for production, efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ensures department objectives are attained in a timely manner.
Develops and maintains the department budget and adherence by evaluating long‑and short‑term capital needs and monitoring departmental purchases and expenditures.
Manages multiple projects and priorities, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and follow‑through.
Manages the work of both union and non‑union staff; ensures the union contract is followed; ensures appropriate staffing levels; and conducts annual performance reviews for non‑union employees.
Maintains close working relationships with Sales, the rolling mill, the lab, the yard, administration personnel, and other operational departments.