Minerals Technologies

Field Operations Manager - Steel Mill Services

Minerals Technologies • $80K — $95K *
Gary, IN 46404In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of related experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in refractory sales or industrial manufacturing, ideally in steelmaking.
  • Prior supervisory experience in managing a team or work group.
  • Strong skills in sales, marketing, customer service, and business acumen.
  • Proficient leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all safety requirements for the Steel Mill Service team.
  • Manage shop operations including safety, performance management, equipment maintenance, and payroll.
  • Drive operational excellence in service processes.
  • Identify and implement key performance metrics for the business unit.
  • Ensure financial performance through effective cost control in Field Operations.
  • Provide insights through monthly reporting on service operations.
  • Develop strong relationships with customers and key departments to understand their needs.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • 401k with company matching.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits.
  • Educational assistance for professional development.
  • Employee assistance program for support.
Full Job Description

Position: SMS Service Manager

Location: USA | NorthWest Indiana

 

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
  • Health/Dental/Vision plans
  • 401k company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Plan
Responsibilities Job Summary

The Service Manager role is responsible for all Steel Mill Service Operations in a designated region.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent, under general supervision:

  • Responsible for all safety requirements of the Steel Mill Service force
  • Managing shop operations, including overseeing the functions of the SMS group (safety, performance management, equipment maintenance, parts, material inventory and payroll).
  • Drives Operational Excellence
  • Identifying and implementing key metrics outlined by the business unit
  • Financial performance of Field Operations including Steel Mill Service cost control
  • Provide monthly reporting on Field Operations
  • Developing close working relationship with entire customer base and MINTEQ departments, and fully understanding their requirements
  • Provide staffing for projects and material trials
  • Works closely with HR on company policies and union contracts

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or related field or a minimum of five years experience in refractory sales or industrial manufacturing (preferably steelmaking). Prior experience supervising a work group.  Significant knowledge and experience in sales and marketing, customer service, and business acumen.

 

Good leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills.  Strong organizational and problem solving skills, English speaking, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism

 

Must be able to withstand the physical pressures of standing, walking, climbing steps, sitting, extremes of hot and cold, as well as being in a dusty, dirty industrial environment.  Must be able to gather organize, and analyze data, draw conclusions, and handle stress.  Must wear safety equipment where required.

 

General: Must be able to travel as needed. 

About Minerals Technologies

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces, and markets a range of specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products and supporting systems and services. The Company's segments include Performance Materials, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. The Company's products include precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), ground calcium carbonate (GCC), talc, kaolin, and other products. The Company's PCC products are used in the manufacture of paper, board, and printing and writing papers. GCC products are used as fillers and coatings in paper, plastics, paints and inks. Talc is used in the manufacture of paint, paper, plastics, ceramics, and cosmetics. Kaolin is used in paper, ceramics, paint, plastics, rubber, sealants, and adhesives. The Company also produces refractory ceramics and other products for the steel industry, and magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide products.
Learn more about Minerals Technologies
Size
3,961 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$112.4 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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