Liberty Steel & Wire
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications 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.
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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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications 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.
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