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Melt Shop Refractory Supervisor

Charlotte, NC

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Posted on May 19, 2025

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Production & Operations

Melt Shop Refractory Supervisor – Charlotte, NC

Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience plus annual bonus. Your benefits start on your first day!

WE HAVE:

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A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.

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A thriving culture that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.

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An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.

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A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

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Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans on your 1st day of work!

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Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)

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Bonus

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100% Matching 401K up to 6%

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Life/Accidental Life Insurance

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Health Advocate Services

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Employee Assistance Program

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Tuition Reimbursement Program

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Career Path System and Training

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Opportunity to grow and create

YOUR PURPOSE:

This position directly reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. As the Refractory Routine Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our refractory production department. Responsible for managing a team of skilled technicians, you will be tasked with coordinating the installation, and maintenance of high-performance refractory materials used in a variety of Melt Shop applications.

YOU HAVE:

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Must possess a Safety-First mindset.

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Four-year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or other related field preferred, or 5+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.

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Strongly prefer someone with knowledge of the Refractory and/or Melt Shop process.

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Strong analytical computer skills required.

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Demonstrates a basic understanding of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing training is a plus.

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Strong analytical computer skills required.

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People Management Skills are a must.

YOUR WORK:

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The major role of this job is to ensure routine management efforts are followed and opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production within the area of responsibility are identified, supervising, and coordinating the work of a team of refractory technicians (brick masons/slide gate technicians) ensuring efficient and effective production processes.

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The incumbent should be detail oriented and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for standardization administration, providing technical guidance and training as it relates to processes in control standards, management standards, routine procedures, job aids and one-point lessons.

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Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in Refractory Installation for the Electric Arc Furnace, Ladles, Caster Tundishes and Consteel Conveyors. Trains and observes workers to ensure job performance meets standards and that safety procedures are followed.

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Observes operation of machinery and equipment to detect and address malfunctions.

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Monitor production schedules, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to optimize workflow and meet deadlines.

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Ensure strict adherence to quality control protocols, conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.

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Collaborate with the engineering and procurement teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and the introduction of new refractory technologies.

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These duties will include needs assessments, auditing, coaching of maintenance/reliability improvement programs and standards, technical training, 5S improvements, development and implementation of cost and environmental control goals, development and implementation of new and current preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures.

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Develop and oversee budget for assigned area.

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Improve Cycle Count and Melt Shop Inventory Management

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