Manager - LMF/VTD

JSW Steel USA

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in steel production or operations management.
  • Proven expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization.
  • Strong understanding of cost management and budget control.
  • Experience leading diverse teams and managing cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all stages of steel refining to meet sales forecasts.
  • Drive modernization initiatives through Lean/Six Sigma and automation.
  • Foster a strong safety culture and engage in sustainability practices.
  • Recruit and mentor a diverse workforce, establishing clear KPIs.
  • Manage budgets and perform variance analysis to control operational costs.
  • Act as a liaison between multiple departments to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and drive key performance indicators in production, quality, and safety.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement training.
  • Commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.
  • Support for environmental initiatives and sustainability practices.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental exposure.
Full Job Description
Operations & Production: Direct all stages of steel refining, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly targets are met according to sales forecasts.
Process Optimization & Tech Adoption: Modernize operations by driving Lean/Six Sigma, advanced process controls, automation, and robotics to boost yield and cut energy consumption.
Safety & Sustainability: Cultivate a strong safety culture and support environmental initiatives like decarbonization and circular economy practices.
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse workforce, setting clear KPIs while fostering continuous improvement.
Cost & Budget Management: Manage operational budgets, control consumption costs (ferroalloys, raw materials, energy), and perform variance analysis.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between operations, EAF, Caster, Refractory, Procurement, and Finance teams.
Key Performance Indicators You'll Drive:
Production & Yield: Output volume, capacity utilization, alloy yield rates, and throughput (Tons/Hour).
Cost & Uptime: Cost per ton, energy/consumable rates, and minimizing unplanned breakdown downtime.
Quality: First Time Right %, internal scrap rates, and product conformity.
Safety & ESG: LTIFR, TRIR, near-miss reporting, and waste generation management.

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