Operations Manager - Hot Mill

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Kentucky; On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Room for growth

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee Hot Mill operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the metals industry, particularly in Hot Mill environments, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. This role requires strong leadership skills, expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and the ability to ensure production quality and compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135-150K and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the metals industry with Hot Mill experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of casting processes, products, and technology.
• Expertise in Lean Transformation and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategy to all casting operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality systems for product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Implement reliability programs to reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership in operations

Lean Six Sigma expertise

Technical knowledge of casting processes

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager with Hot Mill experience to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Hot Rolling and Scalping.

Specifically, this position will:

• Provide leadership and strategy to all casting operations, including supervisory responsibility of 80 employees and an operational budget of $15M.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee quality systems to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction
• Improve productivity through effective resource utilization and process optimization
• Implement reliability programs to reduce downtime and enhance equipment performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Partner closely with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams

Candidates should possess:

• 7+ years of experience in the metals industry, including extensive experience in Hot Mill environment
• Strong technical knowledge of casting processes, products, and technology
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Transformation and Lean Six Sigma
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to spend ~50% of time on the shop floor
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

This position offers a salary of $135-150K with full benefits with room for growth