We are looking to hire an experienced Metallurgist and Melt Manager (People Manager) for our busy 24/7 amorphous metal manufacturing plant, located in Conway, SC.
Responsibilities: Safety: Lead by example in maintaining a safe and organized workplace, conduct daily safety talks, and ensure environmental compliance. Personnel Management: Directly manage a team of 12 hourly melters and 2 melting supervisors, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews. Equipment Maintenance: Oversee melt furnace refractory repairs and relines, and act as a liaison for melt and raw material repairs and projects. Process Optimization: Define work processes for charge coordination, raw materials inventory, chemistry control, and continuous improvement. Quality Control: Participate in the quality process, resolve corrective actions, and coordinate with R&D for new alloy development. Documentation: Write, review, and update procedures/work instructions and forms in ISO 9001 QC system and Melt Intranet. Product Qualification: Develop X-trials when qualifying new products and/or suppliers, including sampling, testing, and reporting on X-trial results. Key Success Factors: Effectively communicate performance expectations and safety protocols to all personnel. Drive initiatives to maintain and update internal webpages related to melt operations. Provide timely feedback and seek opportunities for process improvement. Collaborate with other departments to achieve production and quality objectives. Attributes/Skills Required: Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and on the plant floor for at least 70% of the time. Experience in managing a team and conducting performance reviews. Background in Metallurgy with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. Proven leadership experience and organizational skills. Previous roles specifically as a Metallurgist, with experience working closely with R&D, Quality, and Procurement departments. Benefits: Salary range $80,000 - $120,000 dependent on experience. Opportunities for career growth and development Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Equal opportunity employer
