Melt Shop Manager

Job Description

Manager, Melt Shop

Location: Peoria, IL

Department: Steelmaking

Type: Full-time Salaried

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 Job Grade 26

Bonus: Competitive performance-based bonus

Schedule: Primarily weekdays Must be available for off-shifts, weekends, and emergencies as needed

Join Liberty Steel & Wire – where we melt, refine, and cast American steel that builds the future.

Are you an experienced leader in steelmaking operations? We're hiring a Melt Shop Manager to lead daily production across our 170-ton Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Metallurgy Furnace (LMF), and 6-strand billet caster. In this critical role, you'll manage people, processes, and performance to drive safety, quality, and productivity in our melt shop What You'll Do

Oversee steelmaking operations including furnace, ladle, caster, and support systems

Manage a team of 4 salaried and ~30 hourly employees

Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Rod Mill teams to minimize downtime

Analyze operational and maintenance data to improve performance

Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and production goals

Drive process control, raw materials handling, and refractory performance

Coordinate vendor services and outside resources as needed

Support preventive and corrective maintenance initiatives

Champion continuous improvement across melt shop operations ️ What We're Looking For Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Metallurgy preferred – or 10+ years of melting and casting experience in lieu of a degree

• Minimum 4 years in steel melting operations with leadership responsibilities

• Strong experience in industrial team management; union environment preferred Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of electric arc furnace operations, ladle metallurgy, and billet casting

• Familiarity with process controls, raw material inputs, and refractory management

• Experience using CMMS and production data systems for analysis and reporting Leadership:

• Confident leader with the ability to build trust and accountability

• Skilled in coaching, development, and enforcing operational discipline

• Capable of cross-functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations Problem Solver:

• Able to interpret technical and operational data to drive results

• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation Why Join Us?

At Liberty Steel & Wire, the Melt Shop is the heart of our production-and you'll lead it with purpose.

American Made – Proudly producing steel in Peoria, IL

Career Growth – Opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles

️ Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Multiple plan options

• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off – Vacation, personal, sick + 9 paid holidays

• Optional coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

Full-time