Republic Steel is North America's leading supplier of Special Bar Quality steel bars, a highly engineered product used in axles, drive shafts, suspension rods and other critical components of automobiles, off-highway vehicles, and industrial equipment. Republic is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, and employs over 600 people at steel manufacturing facilities in Canton, Lorain, Massillon, and Solon, Ohio; and Lackawanna, New York. Republic offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and 401k (with a company match).

Position Summary:

• Accountable for the direct supervision of the refining, degassing and casting processes to assure achievement of departmental productivity, cost, quality and safety goals.

Departmental Expectations of Employee:

• Adheres to Republic’s Policies and Procedures.
• Drives for results and success. Inspires a sense of urgency in responding to opportunities and issues.
• Champions Republic’s Core Competencies and instills the same in others.
• Challenges the status quo and champions continuous improvement.
• Works to achieve standards of excellence with our customers, work processes and outcomes. Produces and delivers quality results.
• Presents positive solutions to organizational challenges.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly Department Manager about Plant, Department / Organizational issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and has the ability to prioritize workload.
• Meets productivity, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement standards.
• Consistently works in a manner that demonstrates commitment to safe working practices and good housekeeping (5S) within the work area.
• Uses Six Sigma and BCR practices for activities and problem solving.

Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above:

• Supervises refining process; assures correct chemistries and temperature. Makes heat changes.
• Supervises degassing process to assure product quality and temperature control.
• Monitors speed of Caster and Melt Shop production; adjusts to meet processing needs and maximize production.
• Monitors every heat opening; sets up parameters.
• Monitors tonnage; determines number of heats.
• Monitors flex caster, billets and billet lengths.
• Reviews computer programs; perform line-up changes, heat intermixes and Chem Lab computer.
• Tracks, plans and updates production reports.
• Assures ship-outs and scrap material is correctly labeled.
• Review and approve employee timecards in Kronos to ensure accuracy before the pay cycle closes.
• Responsible for implementing Step 1 of the grievance process pursuant to applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  • Supervises staff: administers the basic labor agreement, trains and assigns employees; monitors performance; and administers discipline. Approves scheduling and overtime.
  • Implements safety policies and procedures; makes safety contacts and maintains safety records.
  • Troubleshoots operational problems; identifies and implements corrective actions.
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
  • Assures conformance to all quality standards and assists with maintenance of the quality management systems (TS 16949).

Qualifications:

Specific knowledge, training, or skills required to perform the duties of this position. Specific concepts, courses, training programs or required certifications:

• Associate’s degree in a technical field of study or equivalent training and experience.
• Knowledge of primary steelmaking and casting.
• Basic understanding of metallurgical practices.
• Basic mechanical maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience in applying OSHA, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Demonstrated computer skills: Access, word processing, spreadsheets, data analysis and administration; email and internet.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills: ability to relate to all types of people; demonstrated trust and integrity.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; technical report writing skills.
• Demonstrated decision making skills.

Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Ability to see, communicate, hear and utilize electronic communication devices.
• Very demanding position: long hours, standing, walking, stooping, and climbing; requires physical agility and dexterity.
• Stressful work environment.
• Plant working conditions: hazardous, dirty and subject to weather and temperature extremes.

Previous experience that is necessary background to qualify for this position:

• Moderate level of related technical and supervisory experience in a union environment.

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