Melting Operations Manager

ATI Inc

Richland, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Budget Management, Business Support, Capital Project, Casting, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Develop and Maintain Customers, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulations, ISO 9001, Industry Standards, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Metallurgy, OSHA, Operational Support, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Plant Management, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Succession Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Value-Added Resellers (VAR), Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Richland, WA
POSTED
4 days ago

Proven to Perform.

From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We''re hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is seeking to hire a Melting Operations Manager to support Electron-Beam-Furnace and Vacuum-Arc-Furnace operations at our Richland, WA facility.

The Melting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all production, maintenance, safety, quality, and operational activities within a titanium melting facility. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of vacuum melting furnaces and associated production processes while maintaining compliance with customer specifications, aerospace quality standards, and environmental regulations. The Operations Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, maximizes plant productivity, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily titanium melting and casting operations, including Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM), to achieve production, quality, and delivery objectives.
  • Develop and execute production schedules while monitoring throughput, equipment utilization, yield, and other key performance indicators.
  • Ensure compliance with metallurgical specifications, process controls, and standard operating procedures.
  • Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company policies, while leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Partner with Quality and Metallurgical Engineering to maintain compliance with customer requirements and industry standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, plant uptime, and execution of capital improvement projects.
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel while supporting workforce planning, hiring, training, and succession planning.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, yield, and cost performance.
  • Manage departmental budgets, labor, maintenance, and operating costs while supporting capital planning and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics to optimize operational performance and support business objectives.

About the Company

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ATI Inc

Searing heat.

Crushing stress.

Blistering corrosion.

Maybe all the above. No matter the challenge, we are our customer’s first call. That’s because at ATI, we solve the world’s challenges through materials science. For more than a hundred years, we’ve been meeting challenges for customers whose systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer — anywhere on, above, or below the earth. Our materials enable our customers to do amazing things, from operating jet engines at 2800 degrees Fahrenheit, to equipping our nation's defense, to safely and efficiently transporting highly corrosive liquids and exhaust streams, to enabling life-changing medical insights. When you need materials to go further and faster, in the most extreme conditions, ATI is proven to perform. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @atimaterials for ATI's latest news and updates!

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
https://www.atimaterials.com/