Production Manager
Production Manager
Hoganas is the world leader in the iron and metal powders market, with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons. Together with our customers, we develop tomorrows solutions for the automotive industry, surface and joining technologies, additive manufacturing and water treatment, which contribute to a more sustainable society. Hgans was founded in 1797 and today we employ 2,400 committed people in 16 countries in Americas, Europe and Asia. Our turnover in 2019 was 1.3 billon. Our owners are Lindngruppen and FAM.
This position will be based at our Hollsopple, PA facility and will be responsible for the management and performance of all day-to-day activities in melting of scrap utilizing a 50 Metric Ton Electric Arc Furnace and a Ladle Furnace for refining. The Melting Manager is responsible for process and engineering continuous improvement projects and trouble-shooting day to day problems and activities. This position will also be responsible for the planning efforts and manning requirements to ensure production requirements are achieved. The Melting Manager is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, costs, environment, human relations, refractory, training, and maintenance repairs as needed and requested by Management.
Successful candidates will possess a bachelors degree from a four-year university or technical school in engineering or science. Two years of experience in steel production, metallurgy or Powder Metal Components required. Electric Arc Furnace experience is also required. Familiarity with overhead cranes, refractory systems, and other melt shop equipment is preferred. Supervisory experience in a Union environment is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is required along with experience in writing detailed reports.
Employees of North American Hgans Company enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V