Shift Supervisor Caster

Basic Functions

Responsible for supervising and coordinating an assigned shift of the assigned Steel Mill department engaged in the production of steel, which would include electric furnace operation, continuous casting, and associated duties.

DIMENSIONS

Nature And Scope

This position is primarily accountable for the supervision of an operating shift of the Melt Shop Caster. While the incumbent is restricted in decision-making in certain areas (major breakdowns, serious labor problems, selection of materials), the incumbent is given considerable latitude in the operation of the shift. This position reports directly to the General Foreperson or Department Superintendent. Hourly production workers report to the incumbent.

The Incumbent Must Have Demonstrated High Learning Agility, The Ability To Communicate Effectively With All Areas Of The Operation, And 6 To 8 Years In Steelmaking Methods And Techniques Specific To Their Assigned Area, Including

Caster – Basic metallurgical knowledge; broad casting background equivalent to a complete accredited apprenticeship training in order to produce all grades of carbon steel; experience in continuous casting operations, the operation of cranes and other heavy equipment; and the ability to diagnose and oversee the repair of breakdown maintenance problems with/without the support of maintenance leadership.

The incumbent is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient use of manpower and materials, producing the maximum amount of quality steel at the lowest cost. Exercises immediate supervision over production workers involved in the operation and procedures. Directs area personnel in the performance of some mechanical maintenance functions; in coordination with the Maintenance Leadership, oversees the maintenance repair function that occurs in the assigned area. Assists, instructs, directs, develops, and trains personnel in the operational procedures involved in the designated process, along with the care of equipment used. Has direct responsibility for ensuring that all environmental guidelines are followed during the steelmaking process. In addition to these supervisory duties, the incumbent is responsible for filling out shift logs and other production and supervisory reports as required. In accomplishing the job goals and responsibilities of this position, the incumbent must communicate with the previous shift supervisor about the condition of equipment, with the General Foreperson and/or the Superintendent concerning any special problems or instructions, and with the Metallurgy/Quality personnel concerning the chemical analysis of steel to be produced.

Problems associated with this position include equipment failure, inadequate personnel training, and inadequate housekeeping practices. The main challenge of this position is maintaining the flow of work through the designated department to safely obtain the optimum production of quality steel for the least possible cost.

A majority of the incumbent’s time is spent ensuring safety compliance, training and developing team members, and directing, controlling, delegating, reviewing, checking, and eliminating ordinary difficulties, requiring the use of a wide range of procedures and the exercise of judgment in the analysis of supervisory responsibilities to determine what action would be taken within the limits of standard practice. The balance of the time is spent on such activities as production reports, personnel-related reports and records, safety programs, housekeeping, equipment preparation, and, where applicable, maintenance-related activities.

Industrial and human relations are fundamental to the effectiveness of this position, as its most significant challenge is motivating crew members and maintaining discipline and good personnel relations involving the application of company rules, regulations, and other matters affecting their work. The incumbent assists with and actively participates in departmental training and team-building efforts. The incumbent is responsible for the proper administration of the collective bargaining agreement and will also be responsible for entering payroll time and reports.

Job Duties

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The incumbent must perform the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations. Employees must also report any situation which may have a detrimental impact on human health or the environment to their immediate supervisor. The statements above are intended to provide a general description of the nature and level of work to be performed by individuals occupying this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and duties required of personnel within the classification.

Application Process

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