Melt Shop Manager - Liberty Steel & Wire : Job Details

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Able to interpret technical and operational data to drive results• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

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 roles️ 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.