Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Job description:
Furnace Operations Manager
Location: Morgantown, PA
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Job Summary
We are seeking a proven, frontline Furnace Operations Manager to completely own and direct our 24/7 VAR Melt Shop. This is a high-impact, full P&L-responsible operations role. You will directly manage 3 production shifts, 3 shift supervisors, and a team of approximately 30 operators. The ideal candidate is not just a technical expert, but a business-minded manufacturing leader who can drive daily volume, manage departmental metrics, and take absolute ownership of the department's safety, profitability, and total pounds produced
Essential FunctionsResponsibilities
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Multi-Shift Leadership: Effectively coordinate day-to-day operations across 24/7 rolling shifts, mentoring and managing 3 direct shift supervisors to ensure absolute operational alignment between day shifts and back shifts.
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Strategic Planning: Partner with the Director of Operations to develop short- and long-term goals for production, safety, and quality.
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Process Optimization: Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and melt profiles to maximize furnace productivity and product quality.
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Data Analysis: Collect and analyze in-process data to ensure conformance to specifications and drive continuous improvement (6-S) efforts.
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Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets to achieve cost goals and lead profit improvement programs.
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MaintenanceReliability: Oversee a robust preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
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Reporting: Issue comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPls), projects, and maintenance status.
P&LFinancial Accountability: Maintain full ownership of the department's profit and loss (P&L), drive cost-reduction strategies, manage operational budgets, and regularly report on production costs and margins.
Production Metrics Tracking: Deliver against strict throughput goals; serve as the core authority capable of speaking to daily metrics, plant KPIs, and physical output (lbs produced) out of the VAR Melt Shop.
Qualifications
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Education: 4-year BS/Technical Degree (Highly Preferred).
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Experience: 5–10 years of industrial Manufacturing Experience
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in metals manufacturing is highly preferred; specific experience with Titanium is a significant plus.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ISO9000 or statistical analysis are desired.
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Leadership: 5–10 years of direct People Management experience, with a proven track record of managing multi-shift operations, supervisor-level direct reports, and large hourly headcounts (30+ operators).
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Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Physical RequirementsEnvironment
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Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
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Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator.
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Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment that may include moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.
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Travel requirement: Typically less than 10%.
Compliance
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Status: Must provide proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status to comply with applicable export and import laws and regulations (ITAR/EAR).
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Retirement plan
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Vision insurance
