Title: Melt Area Manager - Raw Materials & Refractories

Location:

Seguin, TX, US, 78155-7510

Group: North American Steel Group

Division: Melt Shop

Job ID: 16588

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities

What You'll Do

Evaluate, select, and procure refractory materials for use in various steel mill applications, including furnaces, ladles, and tundishes
Develop and implement a comprehensive refractory maintenance program to optimize lifespan and performance
Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee refractory repairs and replacements
Understand all safety and environmental compliance standards, regulations and policies
Manage the procurement of raw materials required for steel production, such as iron ore, coal, limestone, and alloys
Negotiate major contracts with suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service and quality
Stay abreast of industry and market trends for assigned sourcing projects
Work closely with logistics teams to streamline the delivery and storage of raw materials
Maintain inventory accuracy metrics and associated reports for management
Minimize manufacturing costs by using time, materials, and equipment effectively Suggest ways to reduce costs and optimize efficiency
Maintain CMC's quality standards, while utilizing all necessary safety measures, plant equipment, and other tools
Develop and manage budgets for the department
Identify opportunities, collaborate and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes and reduce cost

What You'll Need

Minimum 2 years of experience in refractory and raw materials management within the steel industry
Understanding of refractory materials, their properties, and applications
Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations within the steel industry
SAP experience strongly preferred
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
Critical thinking, strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service skills and leadership skills including the ability to interact with personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and understand business imperatives
Strong communication skills required. Must read, speak, and understand English language in verbal and written communication.

Your Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.