Operations Leader - Steel Refining & Lean

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

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