Area Manager Production Hot Strip Mill

$125-150k

The ideal candidate will direct and manage the Hot Strip Mill (HSM) production process, as well as review and evaluate quality, downtime, and performance of the HSM Production department to effectively support business objectives.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or related field, or equivalent working experience

• At least 10 years of experience in a management position of a Steel Mill (Team Manager or higher)

• In–depth knowledge and experience with Hot Strip Mill process

• Basic understanding of heat, mass transfer, and material plasticity

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-functionally with various groups

• Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations at senior management level

• Proficiency in MS Office products

Desired Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Steel Hot Rolling Process

• Strong working knowledge of SAP applications

Desired Traits

• Knowledge of automated control systems

• Broad technological background in hot rolling / roll shop and warehousing

• Knowledge in Metallurgy

• Strong computer skills to include SAP and Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of environmental protection

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and implement improvement initiatives that increase business value

• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively make decisions using analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build partnerships, and seek “win-win” solutions to meet business objectives

• Ability to build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

• Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability

• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect and accountability

 Duties:

• Development of engineered solutions for quality and throughput optimization without a given solution process

• Coordination of measures to ensure a trouble-free production

• Autonomous execution of investment measures

• Develop and implement further improvement of the production process to adjust to future requirements

• Coordination of production activities

• Managing the HSM production with respect to the overall company’s goals

• Develop and maintain the department’s budget

• Develop and maintain the manpower plan (org-chart) for the production area

• Develop and maintain goals for the production department

• Representation of company at events and in organizations

• Development of training for the work force

• Performance review for the direct reporting team members

• Control all KPIs for production

• Monitor continuous improvements

• Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment

• Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment and Environmental Commitment

 Working Environment

• Office setting

• Mill setting – Hot Strip Mill industrial environment

• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads or weekend coverage