Metal Shop Manager - EAF/Ladle Furnace
- $130,000 - $150,000
- Peoria, IL
Metal Shop Manager - Melt Shop - National leader in wire and rod mills
A bit about us:
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.
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.
Why join us?
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
State-of-the-art Facility
Join a legacy steel producer with a deep commitment to quality and American-made manufacturing.
Work in a culture that values sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Dental
Vision
401K
State-of-the-art Facility
Join a legacy steel producer with a deep commitment to quality and American-made manufacturing.
Work in a culture that values sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Job Details
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.
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.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.