Reconditioning & Repair Operations Manager

Arkansas Northeastern College; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group Inc. seeks a Manager Reconditioning and Repair to lead the Valparaiso workshop. This role plans, schedules, coordinates and directs reconditioning and repair projects from quotation to customer delivery, training staff and supervising field teams as needed.

You will provide technical guidance during outages and oversee disassembly/assembly procedures, testing and installation. Strong engineering, project management and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management Specialization.
• At least 4 years of experience in a related position.
• Experience with repair and reconditioning of blast furnace equipment.
• Knowledge of Bell Less Top system equipment and blast furnace processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the DIA (disassemble, inspect & analyze) process and assist in preparing cost estimates for reconditioning or repairing in the Valparaiso workshop.
• Plan and provide reconditioning scope reports / technical documents based on visual inspections.
• Interpret drawings/specifications and assign work orders; supervise and ensure reconditioning/repair meets BOM, drawings, quality plans and standards.
• Meet with Operations Manager daily on workshop activities and resource needs; adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Provide leadership and training for workshop staff; conduct performance reviews and manage promotions/demotions as applicable.
• Coordinate activities with project management, purchasing, sales/field service, logistics, engineering and spare parts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Technical training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management

Job description

SMS group Inc. seeks a Manager Reconditioning and Repair to lead the Valparaiso workshop. This role plans, schedules, coordinates and directs reconditioning and repair projects from quotation to customer delivery, training staff and supervising field teams as needed.

You will provide technical guidance during outages and oversee disassembly/assembly procedures, testing and installation. Strong engineering, project management and leadership skills are essential.