R&D Furnace Team Manager
Outokumpu
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Calvert • Alabama • United States
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Salary
💰 $122,600 - $168,500 per year
About the role
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations when preparing and conducting furnace operations and campaigns with specific regard to appropriate handling of high-temperature materials and metal dusts.
- Supervise and coordinate all furnace operators during furnace melting, refining, and casting operations in pilot-scale trials involving chromium and ferrochrome.
- Schedule and coordinate production and maintenance activities to meet experimental timelines and R&D objectives.
- Monitor the effectiveness of daily operations and implement improvements as necessary to optimize workflow and meet operational goals.
- Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to interpret test plans, refine process parameters, and ensure operational feasibility.
- Coordinate furnace start-ups, charging, temperature and environment control, and operations while ensuring data accuracy and process traceability.
- Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, ensuring furnace equipment operates reliably and within specification.
- Record and analyze key performance indicators to support process improvement efforts.
- Promote a culture of technical communication and knowledge sharing between operations staff and the R&D team.
- Support training and development of furnace operators in pilot-scale procedures, data logging, and safe operational practices.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring that all contractors and staff adhere to safety protocols and best practices.
Requirements
- Technical diploma or degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environment, with a strong background in foundry or ferro-alloy operations or similar.
- Proven leadership skills, with at least 2-3 years of experience managing or supervising shift teams.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing environments.
- Experience in the ferrous foundry industry or similar heavy manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge in SAP.
- Proficiency with production management systems and reporting tools.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office) and data reporting.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
- Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
- Retirement plan and company matching up to 6%.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
furnace operationsmeltingrefiningcastingpreventive maintenancedata loggingprocess improvementperformance indicatorstemperature controlenvironment control
Soft Skills
leadershipsupervisioncollaborationcommunicationtrainingsafety cultureaccountabilityworkflow optimizationknowledge sharingproblem-solving
Certifications
technical diplomadegree in Metallurgydegree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Manufacturing Engineering