Scrap Melting Operations & Process Optimization Lead

JSW Steel Limited; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel Limited is seeking an Operations & Scrap Management leader to oversee direct scrap blending, melting, and production planning. You will drive process improvements, safety culture, and sustainability across the facility in Kentucky, aligning with demand forecasts and budgets.

Responsibilities include leading supervisors and operators, collaborating with Procurement, LMF-VTD, Caster, and Refractory teams to optimize throughput, and using Lean Six Sigma to reduce energy use and costs

Qualifications

• Experience leading steelmaking and scrap management operations.
• Strong Lean Six Sigma for process optimization.
• Familiarity with AI/ML for predictive maintenance and digital twins.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to drive cost control and budget adherence.

Responsibilities

• Direct scrap blending and melting to meet daily, weekly & monthly targets.
• Lead optimization to improve yield and energy efficiency.
• Champion safety culture, decarbonization, and emissions compliance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, LMF-VTD, Caster, Refractory teams for throughput.
• Recruit, train, and mentor supervisors and operators with HR support.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Predictive maintenance (AI/ML)

Digital twins

Robotics

Job description

JSW Steel Limited is seeking an Operations & Scrap Management leader to oversee direct scrap blending, melting, and production planning. You will drive process improvements, safety culture, and sustainability across the facility in Kentucky, aligning with demand forecasts and budgets.

Responsibilities include leading supervisors and operators, collaborating with Procurement, LMF-VTD, Caster, and Refractory teams to optimize throughput, and using Lean Six Sigma to reduce energy use and costs