Head of Cold Rolling Works Operations
Outokumpu
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Calvert • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $157,600 - $216,700 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Oversee day-to-day operations of Cold Rolling Works, including rolling mills, annealing, pickling, and finishing lines.
- Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize throughput, reduce costs, and improve yield.
- Align CRW operations with overall plant and corporate objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, supervisors, and operators.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with metallurgical specifications and customer requirements.
- Manage operational budgets, monitor KPIs, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety.
- Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across CRW operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in stainless steel or metal rolling operations, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in delivering against stated KPI’s
- Strong knowledge of cold rolling processes, annealing, pickling, and finishing operations.
- Proven track record in operational excellence, cost optimization, and team leadership.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cold rolling processesannealingpicklingfinishing operationsLean ManufacturingSix Sigmaoperational excellencecost optimizationKPI monitoringmetallurgical specifications
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringteam developmentcommunicationstrategic alignmentproblem-solvingbudget managementsafety complianceorganizational skillsefficiency enhancement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in MetallurgyBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree (preferred)