Melt Shop Manager - EAF/Ladle Furnace

About the role

A leading U.S.-based steel manufacturer—recognized for over a century of industry leadership—is seeking a skilled Melt Shop Manager to oversee daily operations at one of the largest wire and rod mills in the country. Producing over 700,000 tons of steel annually, this facility plays a critical role in serving industries across North America. The operation is known for its commitment to sustainability, quality control, and 100% domestic production—offering a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact at a nationally significant site.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily melt shop operations, including melting, refining, and casting.
• Manage a high-performing team (8 direct reports and 60 hourly employees) focused on safety, production targets, and equipment reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement in process efficiency, resource utilization, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to align production goals with customer demand and service expectations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in melting, casting, and refining operations, with a strong background in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) operations OR LMS experience —preferably high-density MIDI (HDMI).
• Proven leadership experience managing EAF furnace teams, with an emphasis on furnace balancing, energy optimization, and slag management.
• Knowledge of furnace refractory systems, electrode control, charge material optimization, tap-to-tap time reduction, and ladle metallurgy.
• Experience working with SCADA, PLCs, or Level 1/Level 2 automation systems is highly desirable.
• Strong safety record in high-temperature, high-voltage environments.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with steel mill KPIs such as yield, energy per ton, and uptime/maintenance cycle metrics.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• State-of-the-art Facility