Melt Shop Manager

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)

Apply today and bring your leadership to the forefront of steelmaking at Liberty Steel & Wire.

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.