The Company
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma has a proud history as a leading manufacturer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products. We are Canada’s only discrete plate producer and one of the lowest-cost producers of hot-rolled sheet steel in North America owing in part to our state-of-the-art Direct Strip Production Complex. Our steel is used in construction, mining, manufacturing, automotive, shipbuilding, and energy sectors including renewable energy and military applications. Today’s steel industry is rapidly evolving and so are we, transitioning to electric arc steelmaking technology that will position Algoma as one of North America’s leading producers of green steel, bringing low-carbon steel products to market, shrinking our environmental footprint, and securing a more sustainable future.
We invite those with a talent and drive for superior performance, who desire to be part of a team of steel industry professionals to apply. Join us as we build on our rich, century-long tradition of delivering quality steel products to our customers, improving the quality of life for our community, and providing rich and rewarding careers for our employees.
The Role
We are seeking someone with steel thin slab casting industry experience with a deep knowledge and exposure to casting with a proven track record of operating, quality and safety results looking to advance their career to the next tier of the corporate ladder and assume the leadership role of Superintendent, Thin Slab Casting (Technology). The successful incumbent will support technical improvements in Direct Strip Production Complex Thin Slab Caster Operations to ensure that operating systems and processes are in place to safely and efficiently meet Algoma’s short, mid and long-term quality and production objectives at minimum cost, within environmental guidelines and regulations.
Key Deliverables
- Support cross-functional projects with a diverse group of employees and remote teams to improve casting operating results.
- Ensure casting operating policies and procedures are well defined, documented and integrated into processes and meet internal control guidelines.
- Support the implementation of best practices for casting ensuring consistency with Algoma’s operating standards and practices.
- Support the implementation and application of metrics and reporting to optimize productivity.
- Support the implementation of new projects while coordinating cross-functional projects with cross-functional groups of employees and remote teams.
- Provide project inputs and recommendations.
- Ensure that product samplings are undertaken to meet quality requirements
- Support the development and apply KPI’s (productivity, cost, and other metrics) to casting operations. Ensure KPI’s are properly defined, monitored and managed.
- Provide operating and process expertise and guidance to casting team to assist in the design, planning and building of improvements to Ironmaking processes and practices.
- Provide and apply process knowledge to identify production constraints. Support the team in identifying solutions.
- Develop process studies to support casting production optimization and the implementation of best practices.
- Arrange for training to Operators in the casting area with an objective of improving their knowledge & shop-floor skills.
- Ensure that casting policies and procedures are well defined, documented and integrated into processes and meet internal control and Algoma standards.
- Provide direction to operations team for process control and stable casting operation.
- Provide guidance to the Casting, Metallurgical and Steelmaking team in decisions related to incoming steel specifications.
- Maintain effective cross-functional communications to optimize asset utilization, process flow and resource allocation within the division and across the organization.
Core Competencies and Skills Required
- A 4 year Technical degree (preferably Engineering) and 10 to 15 years of relevant experiential exposure in a senior casting leadership role, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in thin casting.
- A reputation for competence, strong work ethics, interpersonal skills to support excellent team work and a high energy approach to all assignments.
- A demonstrated ability to drive change, manage complex projects and technology upgrades and hold people accountable for results.
- Strong organizational, mentoring and development skills
- Possess keen analytical and problem solving skills, including advanced computer skills.
THIS IS AN EXEMPT (NON-UNION) POSITION
Algoma offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, a comprehensive benefit package and a defined contribution pension plan.
If you meet the qualifications for this position and are committed to a challenging career with a dynamic company, in a community that offers superior quality of life, we encourage you to apply today at www.algoma.com/careers/Technical Manager – Thin Slab Caster (11359)
To learn more about our company, please visit www.algoma.com
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.