Melt Manager
Location: Tyler, TX
Pay: Based on Experience
Shift Days: Monday鈥揊riday
Shift Hours: Varies based on needs of the department
What You鈥檒l Do
Operational Management
- Ensure all melting operations鈥攊ncluding Cupola and supporting systems鈥攁re run safely and in compliance with environmental standards.
- Monitor Cupola operations and support supervisors in maintaining stable process conditions.
- Plan and order metallic scrap monthly while maintaining required inventory levels; complete monthly reconciliations with Accounting.
- Determine weekly raw material charge requirements (cast, returns, steel, limestone, silicon carbide, coke).
- Order all melting raw materials and refractories as needed.
- Schedule bottom drops, furnace relines, and other critical maintenance activities; verify timely and effective maintenance completion.
- Conduct monthly inspections of the Ladle Room to ensure proper availability and condition of ladles for production.
Quality & Process Control
- Review and adjust melting processes to improve quality, productivity, and iron consistency.
- Perform or oversee random inspections of scrap iron.
- Support supervisors in proper use of chemistry control tools and calculations.
- Ensure Cupola Supervisors monitor and record iron chemistry, temperature, and operating parameters at required intervals.
- Confirm iron quality meets specifications before release to production.
Leadership and Supervision
- Lead Cupola Supervisors and melting personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations.
- Develop and implement training plans for supervisors, ensuring high competency in melting operations.
- Motivate and coach team members to uphold Tyler Pipe safety standards, production goals, and quality expectations.
- Ensure proper use of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and Training Tracking tools.
- Promote a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Follow directives from the Plant Manager regarding departmental priorities and improvement initiatives.
Administrative & Compliance Duties
- Maintain and update Work Instructions and Job Safety Analyses annually.
- Ensure all safety and environmental documentation is completed accurately and timely.
- Complete incident reporting and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) as required.
- Manage documentation related to training compliance, practical problem-solving tools, job instruction documents, Gantt charts, and project planning tools.
- Track and ensure training compliance for all melting personnel.
Demonstrate a dedication to safety by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering and working in the plant. Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly.
Complete other duties as assigned by Pipe & Cupola Operations Manager.