Melt Shop Manager - EAF​/Ladle Furnace

Melt Shop Manager - EAF/Ladle Furnace

$130,000 - $150,000 per year | Peoria, IL | On-Site | Permanent

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.

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• 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.

• 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.