Furnace Manager, (VAR) Melt Operations - Morgantown, PA

Manage and direct VAR Shop and melted product shipping operations to meet delivery commitments, quality and specification requirements, financial (cost) commitments, safety goals, and continuous process and product improvements. Essential Functions Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, discipline, promote and terminate personnel. Assist the Director of Operations in developing short-term & long-term goals for the production, safety, quality and continuous improvement success of the VAR Melt Shop department. Support the Project Manager on melt related projects. Develop and implement Standard Operating and Manufacturing Procedures. Develop and implement melt profiles to maximize product quality and furnace productivity. Review work order instructions, quality planning items, blend sheets, prior chemistry reports and other data as necessary to ensure accurate direction of work crews. Collect in-process and product data and analyze to verify conformance to procedures and specifications. Lead or participate in continuous improvement to processes (quality), equipment and maintenance (maximize reliability, melt time), including recording of data and analysis for measurement of melt center performance, and develop into written standard procedures. Specifically drive the 6-S effort in the VAR. Develop and work to budgets to achieve cost management goals, and initiate or participate in cost reduction and/or profit improvement programs. Develop and work to attain productivity, delivery performance and yield goals. Manage engineering projects as assigned relating to capacity expansions, new technology and/or equipment-based process improvements. Maintain an effective preventive maintenance program. Assist in problem solving for unplanned downtime. Maintain adequate spares and supplies to meet schedules. Develop and maintain outside resources as needed. Issue monthly and weekly reports documenting 'key' operational performance, achievements, projects, training, and maintenance work. Education and Experience 4 year Technical Degree - preferred. 5-10 years Manufacturing Experience - required. Metals Manufacturing preferred. Titanium experience would be very helpful (not required). Ability and desire to manage a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week manufacturing operation. Ability to work as needed to work with back-shift personnel, solve problems, and respond to emergencies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Statistical knowledge/experience desired, and ISO9000 experience is helpful. Strong leadership and analytical skills. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all organization levels. Personal Computer Skills (MS Office experience desired). Relocation Relocation is authorized for this position. Export Controls This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. #J-18808-Ljbffr